SNF Navigator

Department: Population Health

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 1301 Atwood Avenue, Suite 206N, Johnston, RI 02919

Reporting To: Robert Millette

Compensation: $95,000 - $130,000 / year

About the Role The SNF at Home Navigator is responsible for supporting patients and families through the transition from an acute hospital setting or traditional Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting into a SNF at Home program. This patient- and family-facing role collaborates with patients, caregivers, hospitals, SNFs, care teams, and operational stakeholders to provide education, care coordination, and engagement that supports successful transitions to home-based care.

The Navigator serves as a trusted point of contact throughout the transition process, helping patients understand available care options, navigate program enrollment, and ensure a positive care experience while supporting organizational goals related to member engagement, access, and care coordination.

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

• Contact patients and family members to discuss SNF at Home program options, eligibility requirements, and enrollment opportunities.
• Educate patients and caregivers on the benefits, expectations, services, and logistics of receiving skilled nursing-level care in the home setting.
• Serve as a compassionate and professional point of contact for patients and families throughout the transition process.
• Support patient and caregiver understanding of care plans, program services, and next steps related to home-based care.
• Conduct outreach and follow-up communications to promote patient engagement and successful program participation.
• Navigate sensitive conversations with patients and families while maintaining a patient-centered approach.

• Coordinate outreach and transition activities for patients being discharged directly into a SNF at Home program or transitioning from a traditional SNF setting to home-based care.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, case managers, discharge planners, SNF staff, and Home Care Advantage team members to support seamless patient transitions.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, providers, facilities, and internal stakeholders throughout the transition process.
• Assist with scheduling activities, transition planning, follow-up communication, and enrollment-related coordination.
• Identify barriers to successful transitions and escalation concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Support continuity of care through effective coordination and timely communication.

• Conduct in-person visits at hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities throughout Rhode Island to meet with patients, caregivers, facility staff, and care teams.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with discharge planners, case managers, SNF personnel, and healthcare providers.
• Represent the organization professionally during onsite meetings, educational discussions, and care transition activities.
• Support facility and provider engagement efforts that enhance awareness and adoption of SNF at Home services.
• Participate in meetings and outreach activities that support program growth and patient access.

• Document patient interactions, outreach efforts, transition activities, and coordination notes accurately and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA requirements, organizational policies, and applicable healthcare regulations.
• Track outreach activities, enrollment progress, and transition outcomes using approved systems and tools.
• Support reporting, operational workflows, and administrative processes related to program performance and patient engagement.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and organizational initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field preferred.

• Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Experience in healthcare administration, care coordination, case management, discharge planning, patient navigation, or customer service within a healthcare environment preferred.
• Experience working with patients and families during transitions of care…