Cardiology RN Care Coordinator - Part Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks an RN Care Coordinator for Cardiology to support disease management tasks, including proactive monitoring, assessments, education and follow-up for patients with chronic conditions.

The role emphasizes empowering patients and families in self-care and behavior change, with education for patients, staff and providers and maintenance of care management databases.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as RN for two years.
• Valid RN license.
• RN experience in chronic disease, utilisation review and/or quality management are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides education and preventive health measures while helping the patient with chronic disease or condition to set behaviour change goals.
• Participates in the control of cost effective services that reflect appropriate levels of staff, proper use of equipment, appropriate use of supplies, and effective management patient care.
• Adheres to restorative care philosophy by incorporating principles into direct care provided to residents on a daily basis.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements clinical program components to optimise patient care strategies and goals.
• Demonstrates effective interviewing and assessment skills and integrates new or current techniques to obtain information from the resident/family to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provides timely internal/external customer service in a cooperative, professional, and respectful manner.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Care coordination

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR/PC software

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson seeks an RN Care Coordinator for Cardiology to support disease management tasks, including proactive monitoring, assessments, education and follow-up for patients with chronic conditions.

The role emphasizes empowering patients and families in self-care and behavior change, with education for patients, staff and providers and maintenance of care management databases.