Care Coordinator

Jobtome; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System seeks a registered nurse to screen patients at admission for bed placement and determine status for acute or observation care. The role coordinates safe diversions to home or alternative care levels and collaborates with physicians, nurses, patients, and families to ensure appropriate services.

The ideal candidate has Texas RN licensure, BSN preferred, and 3 years of hospital experience, with certification in clinical documentation improvement and related fields highly

Qualifications

• RN with Texas license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Three years hospital experience preferred.
• Clinical Documentation Improvement course within time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for placement in acute or observation beds for status determinations.
• Coordinate diversions to home or other level of care as appropriate.
• Liaise with medical staff, nursing, patients and families to ensure care continuity.
• Assist in coordinating utilization review and ensure documentation supports care decisions.

Skills

RN licensure Texas

BSN preferred

Case management

Utilization review

Hospital quality assurance

Clinical documentation improvement

Education

RN licensure (Texas)

BSN preferred

National certification preferred (CCR N, etc.)

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.