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Rockville, Maryland

Inpatient Care Navigator (RN or SW), Per Diem Weekend Shift, Care Navigation

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$48/hr

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Shady Grove Medical Center

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Shady Grove seeks to hire an Inpatient Care Navigator for our Care Navigation Team who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As an Inpatient Care Navigator, you will

  • Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessment with focus on patient’s requirements as they transition to the next level of care
  • Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines involved with care of the patient to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning
  • Identifies and navigates patient testing and treatment to reduce barriers to patient discharge and preventing delays in patient care; communicates barriers to leadership for resolution and trending
  • Communicates with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues or barriers to discharge
  • Identifies services and resources available in the community and assists with patient connection to these services
  • Participates in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences
  • Documents assessments and interventions according to departmental standards
  • Participates in process improvement activities

Qualifications include

Social Worker:

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in diverse clinical setting is required
  • Prior case management or discharge planning experience is preferred
  • Prior experience with Cerner EMR is preferred
  • LBSW, LMSW, LCSW
  • Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an associate of science degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 1-3 years clinical experience required
  • Licensed as Registered Nurse
  • Preferably prior case management or discharge planning experience
  • Experience with Cerner EMR and All Scripts is preferred
  • Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Work Schedule

  • This is a per diem position with a flat rate of $48/hr (RN)
  • This is a per diem position with a flat rate of $45/hr (SW)
  • Employment Type: Per Diem
  • Hours per Week: 8 hrs/week
  • Typical Daily Schedule: Every other weekend, minimum requirement of 3 shifts per month
  • Shift Type: Days
  • Weekend Requirements: as listed
  • Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
  • Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

  • Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
  • United States of America (Non-Exempt)
  • At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering

  • Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Free Employee parking
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e. g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Key Responsibilities

The Inpatient Care Navigator conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments and collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate effective discharge planning. They identify and resolve barriers to patient care while ensuring seamless transitions to the next level of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Social Work or Nursing and possess relevant clinical experience in a healthcare setting. Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and licensure as an RN, LBSW, LMSW, or LCSW are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient care coordinationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Perioperative Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 65% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Rockville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$624k
Typical market rent
$2,405/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.