Care Coordinator

Jobtome; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks an experienced registered nurse to screen patients for placement in acute or observation beds and to coordinate diversions to the most appropriate level of care. You will serve as a liaison between medical staff, nursing, patients and families, requiring assertive clinical acumen and strong communication.

Requirements include Texas RN licensure with BSN preferred and national certification in related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• National certification in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical liaison

Communication skills

Assertive clinical acumen

Education

RN license (Texas)

BSN preferred

National certification 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.