Care Navigator

at  AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

THE EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCES YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Minimum qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing OR Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Kansas Registered Nurse License or Kansas Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 to 5 Years of Position Related Experience
  This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
  Category: Behavioral
  Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
  Schedule: Full-time
  Shift: 1 - Day
  Req ID: 25002012
  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

The Care Navigator will identify and work with high utilizers of the care in a variety of care setting, e.g. the emergency department. The Coordinators may initially meet the patient at the time of during an episode of care and will provide community case management services based on program criteria. This program is based on a holistic bio psychosocial model and will assess various domains of health as a means to improving the patient’s health status and psychosocial functioning. Case Management consists of education, resource referral and support. Community Care Coordinators provide education to patients on disease management, appropriate pain management and navigation of the healthcare system. Guidance, direction and support are given to address needs. Communication with providers and other healthcare stakeholders is ongoing. The Care Navigator will work as part of an interdisciplinary Community Care Program Team. The core members of the team will be the Care Navigators , the Program Director, the ED Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, and other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the patient. These can include nursing, pharmacy, case managers, transition coaches, discharge planners, clinical coordinators and other ancillary services.