Clinical Navigator - RN/PT/OT/SW

Medstar Health is looking for a Clinical Navigator to join our team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital! The ideal candidate will be a Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker that demonstrates leadership skills, including self‑initiative and the establishment of effective organization/ processes for planning, directing, problem‑solving, and teambuilding. The Clinical Navigator will ensure patients receive the right level of care at the correct time. They are responsible for working with the patient/family and extended healthcare teams to promote a smooth, efficient and customer‑focused coordination of care from scheduling through the acute and post‑acute continuum. They will enhance the patient experience through efficient patient care coordination using established criteria to determine the appropriateness of pre‑/post‑acute services, and work with physicians, case managers and other MedStar Health providers to determine the most applicable post‑acute environment facilitating timely and medically appropriate discharge and transfer from the acute care hospital. Primary Duties Collaborate with the extended team, referring and attending physicians, health care professionals, case management and the patient/family to develop and facilitate pre‑operative care as needed and a post‑acute care plan, and coordinate the services for appropriate pre‑surgical preparation and post‑acute care plan with appropriate MedStar associates and businesses. Communicate with the patient, their caregivers, physicians, hospital case managers, health care professionals and other team members to facilitate a smooth and timely transition of the patient through pre‑operative preparation, acute and post‑acute care; educate patients/family, physicians and providers on the pre‑surgical and post‑acute care programs, services, and the care coordination process, informing them of the expected transition. Maintain ongoing relationships with physicians and other referral sources and contribute to creating an environment of teamwork and trust among all associates. Offer patients/families a choice of pre‑ and post‑surgical services and providers in determining the final plan of care and appropriately document that choice in the patient’s medical record; use professional knowledge to shape care planning and coordination in partnership with patients and families. Perform daily routines including monitoring daily census and surgical schedules, attending appropriate unit rounds, keeping detailed daily logs/statistics, keeping workload organized and prioritized, and engaging in continuous improvement opportunities relevant to the department and MedStar Health; proactively develop efficient workflow practices. Qualifications BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) for nurses; master’s degree required for physical/occupational therapists and social workers. 3–4 years of experience in nursing, social work, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. Valid Registered Nurse (RN) or physical/occupational therapy license or Social Work/Counselor license (LGSW or LICSW) in the District of Columbia. Compensation USD $74,214.00 – $134,596.00 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr MedStar Health