Health at Home Navigator, RN

Health at Home Navigator, RN

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $35.53 - $52.85/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Be a Trailblazer in Home Health and Hospice but still have the work balance you desire.

As the Health at Home Navigator (HHN), your expertise in home-based services is essential to ensuring continuity of care for patients transitioning from acute care to home. By collaborating with physicians, case managers, and hospital teams, you play a critical role in improving clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and the overall care experience.

Key responsibilities include:

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

By fulfilling these responsibilities, the HHN plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes, improving satisfaction, and reducing care inefficiencies.

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, you'll find not just a job but a mission: to transform the home healthcare landscape and touch lives in a profound wayall while maintaining the work-life balance you deserve.

If you're ready to build something extraordinary, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and lead the way in reimagining patient care.

We seek experienced, compassionate leaders with:

• A strong background in home health and hospice services is required.
• Completion of an accredited registered nursing program. Current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in state(s) of practice.
• Home Health experience or prior navigator experience in a post-acute setting such as ALF/SNF/ILF.
• Combination of Acute and Post-Acute care delivery experience preferred.
• A desire to shape and lead an innovative program
• Excel in communication and patient education
• The courage to step into a startup type environment and make a lasting difference

At Deaconess Home Health, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The Health at Home Navigator - RN role will be based out of the Deaconess Gateway in Evansville, Indiana.