Job Description
This is a casual position with a potential end date of 6/30/2028.
Position for Little Heroes Program
JOB SUMMARY:
Care Navigators function as proactive care coordinators for patients to ensure appropriate, efficient and timely health care service and promote health and preventive care. Care Navigators provide coaching to empower patients and families to be partners in care and take control of their own health care needs. The Care Navigator, under the guidelines of the managed care department (Capitation Services), works closely with the primary and specialty medical home providers and all other providers of services for the patient including community agencies, insurers, school systems, and others supporting the patient's healthcare needs. Care Navigation includes the whole child, encompassing dental, vision, behavioral health, medical and surgical care needs. The Care Navigator is the first line advocate for the patient and family and collaborates with the health care team to anticipate needs, coordinate effective care plans, and educate the patient and family in a manner that attends to the patient's medical, developmental, and social needs. The Care Navigator will provide care coordination in the inpatient units, clinics, or via phone.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in area of study in a field related to the position
2 years of experience
California RN License
Valid CA driver's license and proof of auto insurance: only for employees working with Little Heroes Program
Competent in utilization of computers, various computer programs for data entry and retrieval; ability to run basic reports in various computer systems
Experience with complex and chronic care patients
Knowledge of or experience in obtaining services for patients (durable medical equipment, appointments, medications, and others)
Knowledge of community resources for healthcare (includes behavioral health)
Knowledge of requirements and regulations surrounding healthcare management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5 years of experience
Utilization review, case management, discharge planning experience
Bilingual English/Spanish
The current salary range for this position is $50.43 to $69.35
Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Salary | $50.43–$69.35 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1954 |
| Website | http://www.rchsd.org/ |
About Company
Our Mission
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.
Our Vision
We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Rady Children's: Growing with our Community
On August 19, 1954, Rady Children's officially opened to receive its first 12 patients. Since then, nearly 2 million sick and injured children have been treated here. As San Diego has grown, so has our commitment to offering comprehensive care to our community's children. We are the county's only hospital dedicated solely to pediatrics and the region's designated pediatric trauma center. Parents and children come to Rady Children's from across the country to see our nationally renowned physicians. And our focus on research and innovation is helping our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. We believe equally in keeping children well. Through our Center for Healthier Communities and the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, we strive to offer families the promise of a healthier future. And we continue to grow, our new Acute Care Pavilion will help ensure that we will never turn a child away for lack of space.
To restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy.
Our Vision
We will be a leader, recognized nationally and internationally, for excellence in patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Rady Children's: Growing with our Community
On August 19, 1954, Rady Children's officially opened to receive its first 12 patients. Since then, nearly 2 million sick and injured children have been treated here. As San Diego has grown, so has our commitment to offering comprehensive care to our community's children. We are the county's only hospital dedicated solely to pediatrics and the region's designated pediatric trauma center. Parents and children come to Rady Children's from across the country to see our nationally renowned physicians. And our focus on research and innovation is helping our patients to receive state-of-the-art care. We believe equally in keeping children well. Through our Center for Healthier Communities and the Chadwick Center for Children and Families, we strive to offer families the promise of a healthier future. And we continue to grow, our new Acute Care Pavilion will help ensure that we will never turn a child away for lack of space.