Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator

Position: Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full-Time
OVERVIEW Support patients throughout their hospital stay by coordinating care, planning safe discharges, and helping connect patients with the resources they need after leaving the hospital. This role works closely with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and community providers to improve patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and ensure a smooth transition of care.

Schedule:

40 hours per week

Location:

Mercyhealth Hospital-Freeport, Freeport, ILPay Range: $38.80 - $60.14

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides case management, advocacy, and care coordination services to hospital patients in a variety of settings to assure seamless transitions in care while minimizing any associated delays or risk of readmission.

Conducts early patient assessment, by case-finding and referral, to identify coordination and discharge planning needs.

Creates individualized, patient
-focused plan for meeting continuing care needs.

Makes referrals to post-hospital care providers utilizing knowledge of community resources.

Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure discharge is timely, patient education and instructions are complete, and appropriate follow-up is established.

Utilizes current clinical nursing knowledge to effectively educate patients and families about chronic disease conditions.

Collaborates with staff nurses and physicians to ensure all elements for core measures have been met prior to discharge.

Conducts clinical review process according to Utilization Management Plan.

Identifies and intervenes in situations that pose financial risk to the patient and the organization.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines). If hired prior to 1-1-14 in Winnebago County and prior to 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry Counties an ADN only is required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURECurrent Registered Nurse License in the state of practice.

Case Management Certification (ACM) preferred.

Certification preferred within three years to a specialty approved by CNO or designee; i.e.;
Case Management, Med/Surg or Diabetic Education.

BLS/CPR required within 90 days

OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

May include color blind test (per department guidelines)
Must be skilled with use of voice mail and phone features. Must be able to use available technology for language interpretation.

Must have expert knowledge of Allscripts Care Management program and Epic EMR. Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook, and have basic knowledge of Excel and Word. Must be able to easily toggle between computer applications.

Must be available to work and or be on-call on weekends and holidays, as assigned. On-call requires accessibility by pager or cell phone during assigned hours and ability to respond promptly to pages by phone.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISIONAssignments are based on abilities and are normally received in the form of results expected and due dates. Only general procedures are available to guide work. Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance.

SUPERVISESThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE:$38.80 - $60.14

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leave

Career advancement and educational opportunities

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events

Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount

Community service/improvement opportunities

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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
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