Inpatient Care Navigators/Discharge Planners RN's or Social Workers, Full time, Multiple Locations

Location
Silver Spring, MD
Posted
Mar 28, 2023
Closes
Jun 18, 2023
Ref
R-013923
Industry
Healthcare
Hours
Full Time
Adventist HealthCare, is hiring full and part-time Care Navigators at White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, Maryland and Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington, Maryland. Sign on Bonus included!

We're seeking experienced Care Navigators/Discharge Planners who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

As a Care Navigator, you will:
•Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment with focus on patient's requirements as they transition to the next level of care
•Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines involved with care of the patient to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning
•Identify and navigate patient testing and treatment to reduce barriers to patient discharge and preventing delays in patient care; communicates barriers to leadership for resolution and trending
•Communicate with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues or barriers to discharge
•Identify services and resources available in the community and assists with patient connection to these services
•Participate in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences
•Document assessments and interventions according to departmental standards
•Participate in process improvement activities

Qualifications Include:
•Master of Social Work (MSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
•Minimum of 3 years experience in diverse clinical settings
•Licensed Social Worker or RN for the State of Maryland
•Prior case management or discharge planning experience preferred
•Prior experience with Cerner EMR and All Scripts is preferred

Work Schedule:

Full-time Inpatient opportunities at WOMC and FWMC

Per Diem (Every Other Weekend) opportunity at WOMC

Emergency Department Care Navigator opportunity at both SGMC and WOMC

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:
  • Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Free Employee parking
  • Benefits Eligible Positions:
    • Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]
    • Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting
    • Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members
    • Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers


As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and , if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a n designated Adventist HealthCare location.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

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