Inpatient Care Navigator/Discharge Planner (RN or SW), Per Diem Weekend Shift, Care Navigation

About the role

Shady Grove seeks to hire an Inpatient Care Navigator for our Care Navigation Team who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessment with focus on patient's requirements as they transition to the next level of care
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines involved with care of the patient to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning
• Identifies and navigates patient testing and treatment to reduce barriers to patient discharge and preventing delays in patient care; communicates barriers to leadership for resolution and trending
• Communicates with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues or barriers to discharge
• Identifies services and resources available in the community and assists with patient connection to these services
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences
• Documents assessments and interventions according to departmental standards
• Participates in process improvement activities

Qualifications

Social Worker:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in diverse clinical setting is required
• Prior case management or discharge planning experience is preferred
• Prior experience with Cerner EMR is preferred
• LBSW, LMSW, LCSW
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

RN:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an associate of science degree required, bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years clinical experience required
• Licensed as Registered Nurse
• Preferably prior case management or discharge planning experience
• Experience with Cerner EMR and All Scripts is preferred
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Pay

• Per diem position with a flat rate of $48/hr (RN)
• Per diem position with a flat rate of $45/hr (SW)

Schedule

• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Hours per Week: 8 hrs/week
• Typical Daily Schedule: Weekends
• Shift Type: Days
• Weekend Requirements: as listed
• Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support