Registered Nurse Navigator Home Health Review-Health Admin
Company: Christus Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The RN Navigator Home Health Review
monitors home health patients to ensure patients continue to meet
the CMS criteria for services. They are a member of the patient's
care team and act as a patient advocate, providing proactive
outreach to CHRISTUS Health value-based payer patients. The RN
Navigator makes recommendations to primary care providers regarding
ongoing services. The RN Navigator facilitates communication and
coordinates care with physicians, the providers' clinic, hospital
facilities, family, caregivers, and other community healthcare
providers. The Associate will support transitions of care as
needed. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable
OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or
Leader of Leaders. Stays abreast of current CMS and other payer
guidelines for Home Health services. Receives and evaluates Home
Health 485 form (Plan of Care) based on Medical Necessity
guidelines and Homebound Status requirements. Facilitates Case
Conferences with Home Health Agencies for evaluation of patient
progress toward goals and discharge plan. Ensures Home Health
agency is addressing the problem list and providing appropriate
follow up for patient needs. Based on CMS or other payer
guidelines, patient assessment, and case conferences, makes
recommendation to PCP regarding Home Health recertification or
discharge from service. Utilizes MCG Guidelines for Home Care to
optimize the type, frequency, and duration of care. Creates
positive relationships with Home Health agencies as well as Primary
Care Clinicians and Office Staff. Ensures smooth transition of care
along the continuum. Facilitates communication between Home Health
agencies and PCP practices as necessary to ensure patient's needs
are addressed. Demonstrates expertise in navigating electronic
medical record and other care management applications. Monitors key
measures of program success and provides feedback regarding
opportunities to improve. Collaborates with team members in the
discharge process, performing outreach/documentation according to
CMS guidelines and the Population Health workflow. Outreach to TOC
patients should focus on medication reconciliation/adherence,
self-management, use of personal health records, follow-up with
PCPs/Specialists, and review of indicators that a patient's
condition is worsening and how to respond. Promotes a positive work
environment by displaying a caring, sensitive approach to others,
as evidenced by listening, understanding, and responding to the
needs of patients, colleagues, and supervisors. Performs other
duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills Bachelor's
Degree in Nursing preferred. Experience 3-5 years of clinical
experience required. 2 years of Home health experience preferred.
2-3 years of managed care and/or care management experience
preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN license in
the state of employment or compact is required. Work Schedule: 5
Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
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