Registered Nurse Care Coordinator
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Job Location:
Overland Park, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Saint Lukes East Hospital in Lees Summit MO is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator to join our team.
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator
Schedule: Full Time 40 hours Days
The Care Coordinator is responsible for big picture focus of care transitions through the continuum. An integral part of the multi-disciplinary team the Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring quality patient outcomes monitoring resource utilization and mitigating obstacles to care delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration communication and coordination. This includes developing and carrying out discharge plans and mitigation of barriers that impede care progression. BSN Degree required within 3 years of start of position. Bachelors degree not required in Critical Access Hospitals.
Assesses for needs and develops individualized discharge plan.
Identifies additional services needed and makes appropriate referrals.
Leads and facilitates multi-disciplinary rounds. Helps to ensure clinical readiness for discharge.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team. Assists with throughput management and works to mitigate delays in care.
In collaboration with attending physician identifies appropriate length of stay and monitors resource utilization.
Works with patients families and caregivers to ensure patient needs are met and a timely and appropriate discharge plan is implemented.
Maintains appropriate documentation
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross Registered Nurse - VariousBachelors Degree - Science in NursingJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Saint Luke’s Health System consists of 16 area hospitals and campuses and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services.
