Community Navigator

About the Role

The Community Nurse Navigator collaborates with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, worksites, and other healthcare providers to promote population health and wellness. This role works with the Care Management Team to formulate and communicate transition/discharge plans that efficiently utilize healthcare services in a safe and cost-effective manner. Additionally, the Community Nurse Navigator provides education and care coordination for specific “at-risk” patient populations to reduce barriers to healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, worksites, and healthcare providers to promote population health and wellness.
• Work with the Care Management Team to develop and communicate transition/discharge plans that ensure safe and cost-effective use of healthcare services.
• Provide education and care coordination for “at-risk” patient populations to reduce barriers to healthcare access.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• At least two years of acute care experience.
• Care Management or discharge planning experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of community resources.

Qualifications

• Disease and/or quality management experience or community health experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to move about the hospital without major constraints.
• Universal precautions are maintained at all times.
• Must be able to work long hours on occasion and work well under tight deadlines.