Nurse Navigator (Per Diem) - Palliative Care
Core
Provides proactive case coordination and patient navigation for palliative care patients, managing triage, utilization review, and resource allocation to ensure optimal outcomes and smooth transitions across the care continuum.
Role type
Senior IC nurse navigator (case management)
Builds
Post-hospital care plans, resource support networks, and clinical pathway adherence for patients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Palliative Care / Case Management
Required skills
Utilization review, discharge planning, resource coordination, medical record analysis, stakeholder collaboration, quality improvement, financial assessment, social needs assessment, policy compliance, data documentation
Preferred skills
Palliative care experience, complex psychosocial case management
Technologies
Electronic health records (EHR), clinical pathway software, data collection tools
Responsibilities
Review medical records within 12-24 hours of admission to assess appropriateness of care; interview patients/families to assess social, emotional, and financial needs; collaborate with healthcare teams to develop post-hospital care plans; identify and resolve utilization problems to ensure timely tests and consults; maintain documentation and quality indicators; consult with clinical social workers for complex needs; participate in clinical process improvement teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC