Care Coordinator

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc. is seeking an on-site Care Coordinator (RN) at the Tupelo location.

The role conducts patient assessments, coordinates care transitions, and educates patients and families about services while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and post-acute providers. The ideal candidate will have RN licensure with nursing degrees as listed, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage discharge planning for diverse age groups.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills expected.
• Knowledge of case management practices and care transitions.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and home health agencies.
• Strong documentation, discharge planning and transition of care abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments to determine needs and barriers to disease management or recovery.
• Implements interventions to address identified needs and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors effectiveness of care plans and intervenes to address progression delays.
• Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment.
• Coordinates transition of care as indicated and assesses discharge needs across age groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Care coordination

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

## Care CoordinatorApply: On-site: Tupelo - North MS Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR100633We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.**Department:**10007910 Case Management**Work Shift:**NMMC Tupelo**Job Description:**The Coordinator - Care RN at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting patient assessments to determine their needs and barriers to disease management or recovery. They implement interventions, monitor the effectiveness of care plans, and coordinate transition of care to post-acute services. The Coordinator educates patients and family members on the provided services and collaborates with various healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.***JOB FUNCTIONS*** **Coordinates**:· Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery.· Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements.· Monitors the effectiveness of the patient’s care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential. progression delays.· Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment.· Coordinates transition of care as indicated.· Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. **Reporting**:· Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards.· Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care.· Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members. **Education**:· Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided.· Attend and provide continuing education in-services.· Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams. **Communicates**:· Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff, and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities.· Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient.· Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required. **Quality Improvement:**· Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs. **Regulation:**· Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.· Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.***Knowledge Skills and Abilities***· Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required· Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required· Excellent interpersonal skills; required· Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics· Participate in Best Practice Models for care transitions· Demonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service area· Embraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organization· Represents NMMC in a positive, professional manner· Must have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family members· Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills· Must project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve***Physical Demands*** A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* **Standing.** Constantly* **Walking.** Constantly* **Sitting.** Occasionally* **Lifting/Carrying.** Frequently 50 lbs* **Pushing/Pulling.** Frequently* **Climbing.** Occasionally* **Balancing.** Occasionally* **Stooping/Kneeling/Bending.** Occasionally* **Reaching/Over Head Work.** Occasionally* **Grasping.** Frequently* **Speaking.** Constantly* **Hearing.** Constantly* **Repetitive Motions.** Constantly* **Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination.** Frequently**Salary Range:**$68,432.00 - $113,172.80## **Education:**Associate’s Degree | Nursing | RequiredBachelor’s Degree | Nursing | RequiredMaster’s Degree | Nursing | Not Required**Certifications:**Registered Nurse (MS) - MS Board of NursingNorth Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.