Care Coordinator

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

Job summary

University Health System seeks a dedicated RN to screen patients for bed placement and coordinate appropriate diversions to the right level of care. You will act as a liaison among medical staff, nursing teams, patients, and families, requiring assertive clinical acumen and clear communication at the front door of care.

The role emphasizes collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, completing required CDI training within the stated timeframe, and ensuring accurate status determinations for

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school with current Texas RN licensure.
• BSN preferred.
• Completion of Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients needing placement in acute or observation beds for status determinations.
• Coordinate diversions to home or other level of care.
• Liaise with medical staff, nursing, patients and families to ensure appropriate care and communication.

Skills

Clinical communication

Assertive communication

Team liaison

Education

RN licensure in Texas

BSN preferred

Clinical Documentation Improvement Course

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.