Care Transition Navigator - PRN

PRN (as needed) schedule with varied hours and days of the week.

About the role

The Care Transitions Navigator will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes, patient throughput, and discharge planning while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization. The role involves identifying potential barriers to patient throughput and quality outcomes to minimize delays in discharge plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Master's degree in Social Work, or Registered Nurse with BSN preferred.
• Hospital case management experience preferred.
• LMSW/LBSW or RN as licensed by the Texas Board of Examiners; CCM or ACM certification preferred.
• 1 year of related work experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to periodically flex work schedule as indicated by client or hospital needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrates empathy, flexibility, and objectivity while maintaining a professional approach to handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly.
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment.
• Be accountable for your performance.
• Look for ways to improve the patient experience.
• Take initiative for your professional growth.
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team.

About the organization

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital, serving as the flagship hospital of Methodist Health System. It is home to:

• The only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas.
• The first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas.
• The newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center.
• A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs.

Celebrating over 90 years of service, Methodist Dallas strives for a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. The hospital has earned numerous distinctions, including:

• Magnet®-designated hospital.
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023.
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023.
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023.