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CategoryHealthcare
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Apply Before12/08/2025
Description
RN Patient Navigator
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois - Rockford, IL
Job Title: RN Patient Navigator
Position: Registered Nurse Patient Navigator
Job Type:
Pay:
Shift: Variable shifts, weekends, holiday and/or on-call hours
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Location
Address:
City: Rockford
State: IL
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Provides case management, advocacy, and care coordination services to hospital patients in various settings to ensure seamless transitions in care while minimizing delays or risk of readmission.
- Conducts early patient assessment to identify coordination and discharge planning needs.
- Creates individualized, patient-focused plans for meeting continuing care needs.
- Makes referrals to post-hospital care providers using knowledge of community resources.
- Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure timely discharge, complete patient education, and established follow-up.
- Utilizes current clinical nursing knowledge to educate patients and families about chronic disease conditions.
- Collaborates with staff nurses and physicians to ensure all core measure elements are met prior to discharge.
- Conducts clinical review processes according to the Utilization Management Plan.
- Identifies and intervenes in situations that pose financial risk to the patient and the organization.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Registered Nurse License
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of Allscripts Care Management program
- Expertise in Epic EMR
- Microsoft Outlook proficiency
- Basic knowledge of Excel and Word
Preferred Skills
- Case Management Certification (ACM)
- Specialty certification in Case Management, Med/Surg, or Diabetic Education within three years
Requirements
Experience: Specific years of applicable experience may be required per department guidelines.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or BSN completion agreement upon hire.
License & Certification:
- Current Registered Nurse License in the state of practice
- CPR certification
Schedule:
- Availability to work on-call on weekends and holidays as assigned.
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Not specified
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Emphasizes a culture of excellence through commitment to Mercyhealth values.
- Requires ability to respond promptly to pages by phone during on-call hours.
Facility Details
Name: Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois
Description: A healthcare organization focused on improving patient satisfaction and care outcomes.
Specialties:
- Not specified
Mission: To provide compassionate and culturally sensitive nursing care.
Job Info
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Sourcing
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No of Jobs:
1
Apply Before:
12/08/2025
Posted:
09/08/2025
