Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

The Rehab Patient Navigator is responsible for the navigation advocacy of patients during the inpatient rehab admission. The Navigator ensures patients are oriented to the rehab unit including rehab requirements and expectations by day 2 of admission, acts as a liaison between the patient/caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to communicate pertinent needs and information, assists with plans for discharge to help reduce skilled nursing facility (SNF) admissions, decrease length of stay, and facilitate a smooth and successful discharge to the community. The Navigator will act as a resource for patients/caregivers to contact when they have questions or concerns and will coordinate transitions between the phases of care.

Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure

High School diploma or equivalent

3-5 years of direct patient care on inpatient rehab unit and/or other related experience.

Required Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients and medical staff.

Able to function autonomously, be self-directed, and utilize good judgement and decision-making.

Demonstrates proficiency in computer data bases and software to effectively perform role.

Demonstrates ability to effectively problem solve with internal and external customers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran