Step Down Navigator
UHS
Summary
Brentwood Hospital is looking for a dynamic Patient Navigator to join our team of professionals who are dedicated to providing help and hope to individuals and families for the achievement of improving their mental health.
Job description
The Patient Navigator manages the work-flow of the step-down process ensuring eligible patients are identified and engaged in discussion about outpatient services available at Brentwood Hospital prior to inpatient discharge. The step-down navigator will be responsible for data collection, communication and report generation to the involved departments and CEO.
Essential Job Functions
- Manages the workflow of the step-down process by ensuring eligible patients are identified and engaged in PHP/IOP/ECT discussion as a next step in treatment prior to inpatient discharge.
- Meets with every eligible patient to discuss the PHP/IOP/ECT or outpatient services, methods of transportation and to identify any obstacles that need to be resolved before discharge. This engagement will begin within 24 hours upon admission to the hospital.
- Submits data to the PI committee and periodically reviews step-down navigation for process improvement.
- Independently plan and organize one's own schedule and activities.
Qualifications
Education: Associates degree in nursing from an accredited program of professional nursing or Master's degree in behavioral health related field required.
Experience: Previous mental health experience preferred; must be competent and comfortable in dealing with all aspects of the mental health field.
Licensure: RN or LPN, preferred.
Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Requirements
- Associates degree in nursing from an accredited program of professional nursing or Master's degree in behavioral health related field required
- Previous mental health experience preferred
- Must be competent and comfortable in dealing with all aspects of the mental health field
- RN or LPN licensure preferred
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Nurse Residency Program
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.