Inpatient Care Navigator
2 weeks ago
Overview:
Inpatient Care Navigator - Younker 7 and Younker 8 - Iowa Methodist
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Shift:
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Benefits Eligible
The Care Navigator plays a crucial role in integrating and coordinating the clinical care of patients.
Facilitates the interdisciplinary care plan to address various service needs, ensuring continuity of care and optimizing resource utilization.
Acts as an educator and a primary communication source for patients and their support networks.Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – Recognized for our dedication to team members.
Join us for a rewarding career grounded in our core values and a steadfast commitment to serving our community.
Benefits – Our comprehensive Total Rewards program offers a variety of benefits tailored to your needs and priorities.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment – We are dedicated to ensuring every voice is heard, regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Community Involvement – Be a vital part of our mission to enhance the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
Responsibilities:
Key Accountability—Care Coordination
Conducts assessments of all adult Medical Surgical in-patients and observation patients, evaluating their health status, support systems, and resource needs to facilitate appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary services.
Monitors and collaborates on an interdisciplinary care plan in partnership with patients and their support systems to address needs across the healthcare continuum and ensure smooth transitions between care levels.
Collaborates with internal and external resources to ensure timely and safe transitions to the appropriate level of care.
Participates with the interdisciplinary team in daily rounds, planning, delivering, and evaluating patient-centered care for prioritized patients.
Documents the care management plan, including clinical needs, barriers to quality care, and effective resource utilization, while addressing payment denials and referrals promptly.
Standardizes alerts to cross-continuum care managers when patients are admitted.
Works closely with providers for discharge planning and determining the next level of care.
Collaborates with patients, caregivers, internal/external healthcare providers, agencies, and payers to plan and execute safe discharges.
Partners with the Utilization Management team on continued stay reviews.
Key Accountability - Discharge Planning
Collaborates with patients, caregivers, internal/external healthcare providers, agencies, and payers to plan and execute safe discharges.
Identifies and facilitates post-acute resource needs, including Home Care, Community-based Referrals, Diagnostic Testing, Outpatient Therapies (Pulmonary Rehab, Cardiac Rehab, Physical and/or Occupational Therapy), Palliative Care, or Hospice.
Communicates verbally with the ambulatory/cross-continuum care manager regarding patients with moderate or high vulnerability at transition.
Documents who will take on the care coordination/management role for these patients and for what duration in the Common Care Plan and the Transition of Care report, if known.
Facilitates reconciliation of discharge medication orders and alerts primary care staff to any formulary changes.
Utilizes the med-to-bed program for patients with multiple medications.
Key Accountability - Education
Optimizes the use of Healthwise for Patient Education.
Communicates patient/family learning needs to the direct care nurse and collaborates on the education plan.
Refers to content experts as needed, such as wound care teams, Diabetic Educators, Respiratory Therapy, or Physical Therapy.
Documents education related to medication adherence.
Facilitates patient self-management education.
Key Accountability—Revenue Cycle
Demonstrates knowledge of financial and reimbursement processes to aid in medical cost management, including best practices, effective resource utilization, and linking clinical and financial aspects of care.
Serves as a resource and educator for patients, families, staff, and physicians regarding financial aspects that may influence patient transitions through the healthcare system.
Provides education for individuals and families, as well as for the team, regarding benefits, resource utilization, levels of care, and expectations during the transition process across various healthcare settings.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field or BSN preferred.
Experience:
Two years of clinical experience in relevant areas working with multidisciplinary teams.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Current RN Licensure in the state of residence.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and web browsing.
Other:
Utilization of standard equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
-
Medical Director
1 week ago
Des Moines, United States Wellmark, Inc. Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionWhy Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors–our members. If you’re...
-
Inpatient Gastroenterology Specialist
2 weeks ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States Wapiti Medical Staffing Full timeWapiti Medical Staffing is seeking a dedicated INPATIENT LOCUM TO PERM GastroenterologistProvide comprehensive hospital-based careParticipate in 24-hour on-call rotationsPerform a variety of outpatient and inpatient proceduresERCP proficiency is essential; EUS experience is highly desirableConduct 3-4 outpatient procedures daily, along with inpatient...
-
Inpatient Gastroenterology Physician
2 weeks ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States The Curare Group, Inc Full timeInpatient Gastroenterology OpportunityWe are offering a unique position for a dedicated Gastroenterology Physician in a leading healthcare facility. This role focuses exclusively on inpatient care, providing a dynamic work environment.Key Highlights:Compensation: Competitive base salary of $690,000, with opportunities to increase earnings through additional...
-
Inpatient Care Coordinator
4 days ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full timeAbout This RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Inpatient Care Coordinator to join our team at UnityPoint Health. As a key member of our care coordination team, you will play a vital role in ensuring seamless transitions of care for our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesCare CoordinationScreen adult Medical Surgical In-patient and observation patients to assess...
-
Healthcare Coordination Specialist
2 weeks ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full timeOverviewInpatient Care Coordinator - Care CoordinationFull-Time, 40 hours per weekShift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pmBenefits EligibleThe Care Coordinator plays a vital role in integrating and managing the clinical care of patients. This position facilitates the interdisciplinary care plan to address various service needs, ensuring continuity by minimizing...
-
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States GO Staffing Full timePosition OverviewA prominent healthcare organization is in search of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their inpatient team in a vibrant community. This role offers two flexible scheduling options: a traditional Monday to Friday with two on-call days per week, or a 7 days on, 7 days off rotation. The facility is equipped with 6...
-
Inpatient Gastroenterology Physician
2 weeks ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States The Curare Group, Inc Full timePosition OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Inpatient Gastroenterology Physician to join a well-established healthcare facility. This role focuses on providing exceptional care in a supportive hospital environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage inpatient gastroenterology cases with a focus on quality patient care.Collaborate with a skilled team, including Nurse...
-
Inpatient Gastroenterology Physician
2 weeks ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States The Curare Group, Inc Full timePosition OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Inpatient Gastroenterology Physician to join a prominent healthcare facility. This role focuses exclusively on inpatient care, providing you with the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a patient census averaging 13 cases per weekday.Collaborate with a skilled team, including...
-
Inpatient Pharmacist
5 days ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States Soliant Full timeJob DescriptionSoliant is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our team in a dynamic inpatient pharmacy environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a collaborative pharmacy team and contribute to high-quality patient care.Responsibilities:Lead pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with legal and accreditation requirements.Verify...
-
Des Moines, Iowa, United States Broadlawns Medical Center Full timeJob SummaryBroadlawns Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled Physician to join our Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a key member of our medical staff, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care services to our patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct patient care services in the...
-
LTSS Care Navigator
4 weeks ago
Des Moines, United States Centene Corporation Full timeYou could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. This is a hybrid position. Multiple positions are available. All...
-
Des Moines, Iowa, United States GO Staffing Full timeOverviewA prominent healthcare organization in the Quad Cities is in search of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an inpatient position located in Davenport, Iowa. The role offers two scheduling options: Monday to Friday with two days of call per week, or a 7 on 7 off rotation. The facility features 6 adolescent beds and 28 adult...
-
Des Moines, Iowa, United States GO Staffing Full timeOverviewA prominent healthcare organization in the Quad Cities is in search of a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their inpatient team in Davenport, Iowa. This role offers two scheduling alternatives: Monday to Friday with two days of on-call duty per week, or a 7 on 7 off rotation. The facility is equipped with 6 adolescent beds...
-
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States GO Staffing Full timePosition OverviewA prominent healthcare organization is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their inpatient team in a dynamic environment. This role is based in a well-regarded facility that specializes in mental health services.Schedule OptionsMonday to Friday with two days of on-call responsibilities each...
-
Patient Care Navigator
6 days ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States Access2Care Full timeJob SummaryThe Care Coordination Associate is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and ensuring seamless patient care coordination. This role involves answering incoming calls and emails, confirming eligibility, and determining transportation requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesAnswer and handle incoming phone calls and other communication in...
-
Pharmacy Technician
4 days ago
Des Moines, United States Broadlawns Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its...
-
Inpatient Gastroenterology Physician
2 weeks ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States The Curare Group, Inc Full timePosition OverviewWe are offering an exceptional opportunity for a **Gastroenterologist** in an **inpatient-only** setting. This role is situated in a well-equipped facility that boasts **advanced therapeutic support** and a dedicated **Nurse Practitioner** team available throughout the day and on-call during the night.Compensation and ScheduleThe position...
-
Inpatient Gastroenterology Physician
1 week ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States The Curare Group, Inc Full timePosition OverviewAn exciting opportunity is available for a Gastroenterologist in an inpatient-only setting. This role is situated in a vibrant community with a strong support system, including Nurse Practitioners available throughout the day and on-call during the night.Key DetailsCompensation: Competitive base salary of $690,000, with the potential to...
-
Care Coordinator
6 days ago
Des Moines, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full timeAbout This RoleUnityPoint Health is seeking a highly skilled Care Coordinator to join our team. As a Care Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless transition of patients through the healthcare system.Key ResponsibilitiesCare CoordinationScreen and assess adult Medical Surgical In-patient and observation patients to identify needs...
-
Des Moines, United States Broadlawns Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its...
