RN Care Navigator - Population Health - Part Time

Job Specifics Career Department Department of Primary & Specialty Care Status Part Time Shift 8:00am - 4:30pm Average Weekly Hours 24 Contact Employment Specialists Phone 740.393.9612 740.393.9643 Email careers@knoxcommhosp.org Posting Date Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:00pm

JOB SUMMARY

The Chronic Care Navigator seeks to ensure the importance of services delivered to the patient by facilitating beneficial, efficient, safe, and high quality patient experiences while improving patient satisfaction. Participates in direct and indirect patient care by utilizing the nursing process, designated scope of practice through data collection, applying critical thinking skills and motivational interviewing techniques to promote the delivery of safe, quality, and age specific care. Works diligently with partnered insurers to participate in quality incentive programs with the goal of revenue maximization and value. Helps achieve optimal healthcare outcomes and promote wellness by coordinating care and disease management to high risk patients. Works collectivity with other service lines to reduce readmissions and unnecessary ED visits. Effectively closes care gaps around specialty and chronic disease. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates effectively with other healthcare team members. Adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures; regulatory and accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards. Requirements Include Graduate of an accredited program for nursing education, BSN preferred. Current licensure to practice professional Nursing in the State of Ohio. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required. Two (2) years' experience in clinical or community health setting caring for chronic disease patients or previous Care Coordination preferred. Working knowledge of Joint Commission. Previous telephonic patient care management, preferred. Care Coordination and Transition Management Certification or similar certification preferred