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Adventist HealthCare

Non-profit faith-based healthcare system

Inpatient Care Navigator/Discharge Planner - Care Navigation

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeSilver Spring, MD, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • For the Registered Nurse pathway, graduate from an accredited school of nursing and hold at least an Associate of Science degree.
  • For the Registered Nurse pathway, have 1–3 years of clinical experience.
  • Hold an active Registered Nurse license with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
  • For the Social Worker pathway, hold a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work degree.
  • For the Social Worker pathway, have at least 3 years of experience in a diverse clinical setting.
  • For the Social Worker pathway, hold an LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW credential.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

  • Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and review patients’ clinical needs, focusing on their requirements as they transition to the next level of care.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other disciplines involved in patient care to coordinate discharge planning.
  • Identify and navigate patient testing and treatment to reduce discharge barriers and prevent delays in care; communicate barriers to leadership for resolution and trending.
  • Communicate denials, issues, and barriers to discharge to Utilization Review staff.
  • Identify available community services and resources and help connect patients with them.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and other patient care conferences.
  • Document assessments and interventions according to departmental standards.
  • Participate in process improvement activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • For the Registered Nurse pathway, have 3–5 years of inpatient hospital case management experience.
  • Have extensive experience in discharge planning.
  • Have experience with local resources.
  • For the Social Worker pathway, have prior case management or discharge planning experience.
  • For the Social Worker pathway, have prior experience with Cerner electronic medical records.
  • For the Social Worker pathway, have 3–5 years of inpatient hospital case management experience.

About the Company

Adventist HealthCare

Non-profit faith-based healthcare system

Adventist HealthCare operates a network of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and mental health services in Maryland. It delivers coordinated care across inpatient, outpatient, home-based, and community settings, guided by its faith-based mission. Unlike many providers, it is a not-for-profit organization that reinvests earnings into facilities and community health rather than distributing profits. Its goal is to provide compassionate patient care rooted in the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ and to improve regional health through reinvested resources.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Gaithersburg, MD
Founded
1907

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