RN or SW | Discharge Planning | Day shift

Overview

The Acute Care Navigator coordinates and supports the providers and multidisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, providing ongoing care management services during an acute-care admission as well as continued follow up with the objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care.  The Care Navigator also provides utilization management, clinical documentation integrity, discharge planning and post-acute care needs assessment and acts as a liaison for utilization management and clinical documentation improvement. The Care Navigator is accountable for designated unit-based patient cases and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay via monitoring and coordination of care pathways and promote efficient utilization of resources.    

Shift details: 8:30A - 5P, Monday - Friday with rotating weekend and holiday shifts

What we offer: 

• Competitive pay 

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Spending Account options) 

• 403b Retirement Savings Plan with employer-matching contributions 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Benefit (EIB) 

• Education Assistance Plans  

• Employee discounts/perks 

• Employee Fitness and Wellness Center 

What you will need:  

• Registered Nurse: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing, valid Georgia nursing license.  Bachelor's and/or certification in Care/Case Management preferred. 

• Social Worker: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Master’s preferred.  Experience in health care related field is also preferred.

• Three (3) years of recent experience in acute care, home health, case management, discharge planning or care management.  IT solutions such as electronic health record, learning management, or disease/care management systems a plus.