Infectious Disease Care Coordinator RN

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,548,000 - 284,392,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state is recruiting an RN Care Coordinator who will guide patients through the healthcare journey, coordinating care across the continuum to achieve optimal outcomes and a superior patient experience. In this role you will assess needs, plan care, and facilitate transitions by collaborating with physicians, nursing teams, insurers, and post-acute providers.

You will apply clinical judgment, communication, and advocacy skills to support timely,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Minimum two years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Master's degree in Case Management or Nursing in lieu of one year.
• Current RN license in Washington (RN-WA).
• BLS certification within 3 months if located in hospital.
• Understanding of utilization management and case management integration.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed environment.
• Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
• Highly organized with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and facilitate comprehensive care across the continuum.
• Advocate for patients while coordinating with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions.
• Utilize clinical acumen and communication to optimize patient care across touchpoints.
• Collaborate with care teams to navigate patient journeys and improve outcomes.

Skills

Acute hospital experience

Care coordination

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a RN Care Coordinator, you will be a central figure in patient care, seamlessly navigating the healthcare journey to achieve optimal outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

Every day, you will strategically assess, plan, and facilitate comprehensive care across the continuum, expertly advocating for patients while collaborating with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical acumen, exceptional communication and advocacy skills, and a strategic mindset, all driven by a passion for optimizing patient care across every touchpoint.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Master's degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of one (1) year experience
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington (RN-WA)
• BLS required within three (3) months of hiring if located within hospital
• Understand how utilization management and case management programs integrate.
• Thrive in a fast paced, self-directed environment.
• Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field
• At least five (5) years of nursing experience
• Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification
• Knowledge of managed care and payer environment

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range

$52.54 - $99.25 /hour