RN Patient Navigator

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One\: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time 8am-430pm Monday- Friday

Shift: Days

Location\: 1 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL UChicago Medicine Advent Health Cancer Institute Hinsdale

*** Please Apply if you have Oncology Experience. ***

The role you’ll contribute:

Serves as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Functions as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
• Coordinates efforts for treatment and promotes quality improvement and educational efforts.
• Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Provides referrals and supports for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
• Develops and maintains relationships with physicians, post-acute providers, therapists, patients, and families.
• Collaborates with care management, physicians, and clinicians to develops discharge plans requiring post-acute services.
• Ensures seamless transitions across the continuum of care.
• Educates patients and families about post-acute care services and expectations.
• Assists in assessing patients for post-acute care and coordinates the clinical transition to home health, hospice, or other appropriate settings.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of managed care and community resources.
• Completes and submits all documentation in a timely manner according to department policy.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and coordination with case management.
• Other duties as assigned.

The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed:

• Associate's of Nursing Required
• Bachelor's of Nursing Preferred
• One or more years of Work Experience Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) Required
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required