As a vital member of the CentraCare Hospital-Based Behavioral Health team, the Care Navigator partners with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient care through effective communication, coordination, advocacy, and resource management. This role manages an assigned caseload, ensuring care plans meet patient and family transitional needs, promoting appropriate resource use, and monitoring length of stay. The Care Navigator helps guide patient care across the continuum by identifying and removing barriers to timely, efficient care delivery and reimbursement. The role upholds patient safety standards, values the contributions of all team members, and builds strong, trusting relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and colleagues.

Guided by the Nursing Professional Practice Model Compass, the Care Navigator advances the organization’s mission to improve community health and quality of life. The position supports change by recognizing opportunities for performance improvement and integrating evidence-based practices. It provides age-appropriate care, participates in ongoing professional development, meets competency and education requirements, and contributes to department goals. The Care Navigator also serves as a preceptor and mentor to newer staff and participates actively in the peer review process.

Schedule:

• Full Time- 80 hours every two weeks
• Monday-Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay at $41.34 per hour, however we pay more for experience.
  • Pay Range: $41.34 -$62.01 per hour 
• Full-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more! 

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher degree in nursing required.

Experience: 

• 2 years or more of clinical experience and/or case management as a registered nurse. 
• Experience working with an electronic health record.

Licenses and Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) Current licensure (RN) in the State of Minnesota.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association. 

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications: 

• ANA Psychiatric – Mental Health Certification Preferred. 
• ACMA Certification - RN Preferred. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team. 
• Excellent oral and written communication. 
• Knowledge of at least the following areas: abuse issues, chemical dependency, adult/adolescent/child clinical assessments. 
• Knowledge of crisis theory and intervention, psychiatric diagnosis, psychotropic medications, including use and side effects and knowledge of local community and county resources. 
• Familiarity with insurance criteria for hospitalization. 
• Familiarity with discharge planning and public policy supporting individuals in their goals for living in the community.

 
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.