Health at Home Navigator - RN

CommonSpirit Health - Sugar Land, TX

Job Title: Health at Home Navigator - RN

Position: Hospital-based role focusing on patient transitions to home health and hospice services

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: $37.59 - $54.50 /hour

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City: Sugar Land

State: TX

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Partner with providers, case managers, and social workers to facilitate seamless and timely discharges to home-based services, prioritizing patient-centered care.
Assist patients and families in navigating post-acute care options, addressing barriers, and advocating for home-based services that align with their needs.
Identify opportunities to reduce financial and clinical risks, ensuring patients and families are supported during and after their hospital stay.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary rounds, serving as a patient advocate to ensure efficient and effective continuity of care.
Initiate discussions about care destinations and discharge planning upon patient admission, conducting informational visits to promote home health as a preferred option.
Work with hospital partners to identify and prioritize patient populations who will benefit most from home-based services, such as home health or hospice.
Address and navigate barriers within the healthcare system to ensure patients have access to appropriate home-based care.

Experience: Home health experience or prior navigator experience in a post-acute setting

Education: Completion of an accredited registered nursing program

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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