Care Coordinator

University Health Careers; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to screen patients for bed placement and coordinate appropriate diversions. This role requires strong clinical acumen and effective communication with medical staff, patients, and families.

The incumbent should hold Texas RN licensure, with BSN preferred, and pursue relevant national certifications. A minimum of three years hospital experience and a CDI course completion within hire timeframe are preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas required.
• BSN preferred; national certification preferred.
• Three years recent hospital experience preferred.
• Must complete Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for placement in acute or observation beds.
• Coordinate diversions to home or other level of care.
• Serve as liaison with medical staff, nursing, and patients and families.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical communication

Liaison skills

Education

RN license Texas

BSN preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
At the front door of University Health System, this role serves to screen patients needing placement in acute or observation beds for the purposes of correct status determinations, and the coordination of appropriate diversions to home or other level of care more appropriate for the services needed to be rendered. This position requires assertive clinical acumen and communication skills for serving in the liaison roles with medical staff, nursing, and patients and families.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN preferred. National certification (e.g. CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is preferred. Three years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred. Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality assurance experience is preferred. Must complete a Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire date.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. National certification in related field is preferred. Case Manager Certification (CCM or ANCC) is highly desirable.