Care Coordinator

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

On-site

USD 75,000 - 94,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Coordinator - Care RN at a Tupelo facility to assess patient needs and barriers to disease management or recovery. You will implement care interventions, monitor plans, and coordinate transitions to post-acute services while educating patients and families about available services.

In this role, you will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and home health teams to ensure safe, effective discharge planning and continuity of care across the

Qualifications

Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.
Knowledge of social/work case management intervention methods.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate care across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management or recovery.
Coordinates transition of care to post-acute services and discharge planning.
Educates patients and families on processes and services provided.
Communicates patient needs with Physicians, nursing staff, DME providers, home health, and facilities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Care transitions

Leadership with physicians

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

We 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