Patient Navigator - Dialysis

Provides kidney coordination support for inpatients with CKD, maintains a daily patient list to support throughput and discharge efficiency, and coordinates next steps to guide patients through dialysis options including home dialysis when appropriate. Serves as a liaison to help patients understand their condition, manage care, and navigate treatment options, including setting up appointments and removing barriers to care. Educates patients and families on dialysis options, coordinates transition-of-care documentation and discharge communication with receiving dialysis providers, and facilitates outpatient dialysis clinic selection with follow-up to ensure timely, safe discharge. Partners with case management/social work, inpatient dialysis, nephrology, and bedside teams to maintain kidney function through education, diet, and lifestyle changes. Tracks workload and outcomes for routine reporting, maintains HIPAA/privacy compliance, and transmits discharge summaries and other required transition documents. Performs duties with focus on patient safety and care continuity, and supports additional duties as assigned.