Care Coordinator (RN) - Case Management (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)

Enloe Medical Center; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 premium medical plan

Retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center in Chico, California, is seeking a Care Coordinator to oversee patient care from admission to discharge. This role advocates for patients, collaborating with families, physicians, and the healthcare team to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of acute care clinical experience and a current nursing license in California. Benefits include a $0 premium medical plan and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of acute care clinical experience, and one year of recent case-management experience or a master’s in nursing.
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Working knowledge of managed care requirements and hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care from admission to discharge.
• Advocate for patients and families during care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for cost-effective care.

Skills

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational and multitasking skills

Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Two years of acute care clinical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Epic

Job description

Compensation range: $58.56–$79.06. Pay is based on experience. Shift: days. Days off: variable. Hours per pay period: 80. Shift length: 8 hours.

Position Summary

The Care Coordinator coordinates care and services for assigned patients during an episode of illness or treatment. The role works with patients, families, physicians, the patient care team, and payors to ensure safe, high-quality care and efficient use of resources. The coordinator leverages advanced clinical skills to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care, and assumes a leadership role in the patient care team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate patient care from admission to discharge or transfer.
• Advocate for patients and families throughout the episode of care.
• Maintain availability as a resource to assist communication among providers and monitor services rendered.
• Initiate appropriate clinical pathways based on admission diagnosis for utilization management.
• Evaluate and analyze quality/utilization cases, admission/discharge criteria, observation/1–day stays, readmissions within 30 days, Medicare and diagnosis‑related criteria.
• Participate in outlier review on an ongoing basis.
• May assist in the Emergency Department as assigned.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure progress with cost‑effective care.

Education, Training & Experience

• Minimum: two years of acute care clinical experience, one year of recent case‑management experience in an acute or post‑acute setting, or a master’s in nursing with a case‑management emphasis.
• Desired: bachelor’s degree in nursing and experience in acute clinical case management and utilization review.
• Working knowledge of managed care requirements and hospital information systems.
• Prefer experience in the area of assignment.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Current CPR recognition.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care.
• Current nursing knowledge demonstrated by completion of staff nurse OCAT and medication administration exam.
• Annual clinical skill updates via Skills Fair.
• Understanding of third‑party reimbursement methodologies.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport with patients, families, physicians, and external agencies.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to delegate appropriately and assume fiscal responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Midas, ChartMax, and Epic.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan (includes vision, prescription, and dental insurance).
• Retirement with employer match.
• Generous paid time off (accrues immediately).
• Extended sick leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance.