- Location
- St. Rita's Medical Center, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Job Summary
The Community Wellness Navigator serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, supporting high-risk populations through care coordination, patient advocacy, and access to community-based resources. This role partners with providers, community organizations, and government agencies to address health needs, chronic conditions, and social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes. The Community Wellness Navigator promotes continuity of care across healthcare settings, facilitates patient engagement in wellness initiatives, and strengthens connections between patients and supportive services. The role also contributes to program evaluation, community partnership development, and population health improvement efforts.
Essential Functions
Coordinates care transitions and ongoing support for high-risk patients across acute, primary, specialty, and community-based care settings.
Connects patients to appropriate healthcare, social service, community, and government resources to address medical and social determinants of health needs.
Serves as a patient advocate and trusted resource to improve engagement, access to services, and adherence to care plans.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams and community partners to support individualized health and wellness goals for identified populations.
Facilitates communication among patients, providers, caregivers, and community organizations to promote coordinated and effective care delivery.
Maintains current knowledge of community resources and develops strong working relationships with external agencies and safety net providers.
Supports health and wellness initiatives through participation in outreach activities, care coordination programs, and patient education efforts.
Contributes to program effectiveness through accurate documentation, data collection, reporting, and participation in quality improvement activities.
Ensures services are delivered in a manner that supports patient rights, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and organizational standards.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current local state driver’s license
BLS/CPR certification.
Demonstrate bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) both oral and written (provided by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System).
Education
Bachelors, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field (required)
Work Experience
5 years community based experience (required)
Training
None
Language
Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) both oral and written.
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
All Ages
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity – far
Acuity – near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Skills
Principles of growth and development of the life span
Patient Assessment
Bicultural competency
Work Independently
Self-directed
Quality observational and communication skills
Professional judgment
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Community Relations - St. Rita'sIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].
