• Cont Of Care Navigator

    St. Bernard's Medical Center (Jonesboro, AR)


    + JOB REQUIREMENTS

    + Education

    + Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree preferred but at least a High school diploma required. Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent.

    + Experience

    + Health care or LPN experience required. Must be able to work with patients in a hospital setting, post-acute facilities and in the home. Requires organization, verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

    + Physical

    + This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

    + Normal hospital, post-acute facility and home environment. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/Pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending and computer work. Capable of handling several tasks at one time. Close eye work. Uses computer, copier and fax machine.

    + JOB SUMMARY

    + The Continuum of Care Navigator is responsible for navigating patients throughout the process of the continuum of care from pre-discharge, discharge and continuing care (post discharge) in various care delivery settings. These patients will consist of home health, hospital at home, home care, hospice, palliative care, rehabilitation, long-term care, nursing home, and other settings and models as needed. In the role, the Navigator will also assist in identifying patients who can be transitioned into different post discharge care settings. The Continuum of Care Navigator will provide education and resources to patients and families as it relates to their on-going care. The Navigator will work with other departments, multidisciplinary teams and care delivery sites to ensure the coordination of patient care in all settings. The Navigator will serve on committees as seen appropriate for this role. This role will also provide support to the manager as needed.