RN Care Coordinator Care Management Inpatient
RN Care Coordinator Care Management Inpatient
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$ 87800 - 136100
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Job Description
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Department
Hospital Care MgmtJob SummaryUnder general supervision the RN Hospital Care Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the care delivered to an assigned group of patients through multidisciplinary and patient/family collaboration to ensure quality and costeffective outcomes are delivered within appropriate care coordination parameters. Coordination involves assessment planning support and evaluation of patient care and related outcomes. Activities to be performed are screening for high risk and transition of care needs interviews with patient/family and progression of care facilitation with the healthcare team. The Care Coordinator is an active contributor in the development of systems (e.g. care maps clinical paths) to improve the care of assigned patient populations and to move along the continuum.
Essential Functions:
- Review Status and Level of Care Management Ensures barriers are identified and escalated as needed. 35
- Clinical Care Screening and Resource Management Upon referral conducts an initial clinical and psychosocial screen through review of the patients medical record interview with the patient/family members and discussion with the physician and other healthcare team members. Monitors the patients treatment plan medical goals and prescribes services to facilitate provision of services/referrals that are needed to meet the needs of the patient during hospitalization thus driving the clinical care any needed referrals PT/OT wound care dietary pharmacy cardiac rehab etc. to facilitate efficient patient flow through the hospital system. Participates in Care Conferences and Care Rounds as required and assists with the development of care plans that will meet the patients current and continuing healthcare needs. Ensures that services are appropriate for the patients level of care and identifies any test/procedure that could be done as an outpatient and discusses alternative with the physician. 35
- Risk Assessment and Transition of Care Screening Identifies all readmissions within 30 days and initiates a readmission risk assessment within 24 hrs of identification. Communicates the results of the risk and transition of care screening processes to the physician(s) and other healthcare team members including external Case Managers and communitybased clinic providers as identified. Generates a referral to the assigned Clinical Social Worker partner for implementation and collaboration of the transition of care plan throughout the hospital stay as needed. Supports the development and implementation of the patients transition of care plan working collaboratively with the Clinical Social Work partner. Communicates any clinical changes that would alter the transition of care plan to all healthcare team members especially the Clinical Social Worker. Ensures state and federal regulations/rules and insurance company requirements/processes are met. Documents the initial transition of care screening information in the patients clinical record according to departmental policies and procedures. 30
Education:
- Associates Degree Completion of a nursing education program that satisfied the licensing requirements of the Colorado Sate Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses Required and
Work Experience:
- 13 years 3 years of clinical inpatient experience Required
Licenses:
- BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association Required and
- RNRegistered Nurse DORA Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and
- CCMCertified Case Manager ANSI American National Standards Institute
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of case management/coordination of care principles programs and processes in either a hospital or outpatient healthcare environment required.
- Effective problemsolving skills including the ability to analyze complex situations draw conclusions and implement actions appropriately and efficiently.
- Evidence of leadership creativity integrity and initiative required.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with windowsbased computer programs and ability to use computer for data analysis and data display required; must be able to type 35 words/minute.
- EPIC experience a plus.
Shift
Weekends (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$87800.00 $136100.00 / yrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5 and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
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Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
