Job Abstract

The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing planning facilitating and advocating for options and services through a continuum of care from point of contact through discharge on assigned patients.The RN Care Coordinator performs this role in such a manner as to meet the individuals health needs while promoting quality and cost effective outcomes. The positions emphasis will be on care coordination communication and collaboration with nursing physicians departments within the medical center insurers and post acute service providers to pace the care toward optimal outcomes within the appropriate level of care. The RN Care Coordinator will advocate for the patient and family by identifying and valuing patient choice spiritual needs cultural language and socioeconomic barreris to care transitions . In addition the RN Care Coordinator will protect confidentiality while striving to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction. The RN Care Coordinator consistently conducts the utilization review process and the discharge planning process as required by hospital policies standards of practice and Federal and State regulations. * Minimal Travel (less than 10%)

Minimum

• Current Registered Nurse (R.N.) license.

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in an acute hospital setting.

• Prior Care Coordination experience in a clinical or insurance setting is required.

• If operational conditions permit training a candidate without the required experience may be consider

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT-AHA (CT CPRBLS);REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

• Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or proje

Preferred

• BSN degree or experience equivalent preferred.

• CM certification preferred

• A Masters Degree in nursing with a concentration in Case Management can serve as a substitute for the experience requirement.