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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's Degree with 3 years nursing, social work or counseling experience. Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling. Required
- Master's Degree . Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
- LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure
- LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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
- Standing. Constantly
- Walking. Constantly
- Sitting. Occassionally
- Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
- Climbing. Occassionally
- Balancing. Occassionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
- Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
- Grasping. Frequently
- Speaking. Constantly
- Hearing. Constantly
- Repetitive Motions. Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
Benefits
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- License+ Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have one of the following combinations to apply:
- RN Certification
- Licensed Certified Social Worker
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Education
You must have one of the following combinations to apply:
- Associates of Related Field
- Bachelors of Social Work (CSWE approved)