Care Coordinator - Neurological Surgery

ccf; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Florida is seeking a Care Coordinator for Neurological Surgery. This RN role works with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care for high-risk neurology patients, manage transitions, and support disease management within a leading healthcare system.

Shifts are Days, 8:00am-5:00pm, with a focus on patient-centered care and seamless collaboration across care settings to improve outcomes and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Three to five years of nursing experience.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team across the continuum of care for high‑risk patients to develop goals, plan interventions and maximize patient outcomes.
• Provide care and disease management coordination.
• Identify patients with ongoing coordination needs and conduct targeted outreach.
• Outline involvement duration needed by the care team and coordinate with primary care.
• Utilize assessment and risk tools to identify care needs requiring coordination.
• Manage patient populations using registries and care team tools.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments including disease-specific and end-of-life needs.
• Educate patients and families, monitor progress, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate for patients and families.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Care Coordinator - Neurological Surgery

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Neurological Surgery-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000281

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team across the continuum of care for high‑risk patients to develop goals, plan interventions and maximize patient outcomes.
• Provide care and disease management coordination.
• Identify patients in the specialty care practice that have ongoing coordination needs and conduct targeted outreach.
• Outline the nature and duration of involvement needed by the specialty care team and specialty care coordinator and identify the primary care team involved.
• Utilize assessment skills and risk assessment tools to identify patients with actual or potential care needs that would require care coordination.
• Utilize technological tools (registries, patient lists, care team tab, etc.) to manage populations.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments that include disease-specific, age-specific, medical, behavioral, pharmacy, social and end of life needs of each patient.
• Inform and work with patients and their families regarding coordination of their care, provide education and coaching, monitor patient compliance with their care plan, perform reassessments regarding patient progress toward goals and update plan of care.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate for patients and families.
• Assist in managing transitions of care across care settings, ensuring optimal communication and planning.
• Identify barriers, facilitate solutions and connect others to community resources.
• Partner with other care coordinator teams such as primary and transitional care social work, rehabilitation, pharmacy, palliative care and others.
• Define and ensure compliance with disease-specific care paths for specialty care or chronic disease.
• Coach patient and family on self-management support.
• Educate about managing a specialty or surgical condition (inclusive of preoperative, perioperative, postoperative and recovery) inclusive of prevention and health maintenance tasks.
• Educate and connect to other care providers and community resources to enhance care.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Three to five years of nursing experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Specialty certification
• Care coordination case management or experience
• Clinical or non-clinical experience
• Neurology background

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• May requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: