Inpatient RN Registered Nurse Care Coordinator I - Care Transitions

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking an Inpatient RN Care Coordinator I for Care Transitions at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. This role focuses on coordinating the clinical plan of care from admission to discharge within an interdisciplinary team.

The nurse will work with physicians, patients, families, and the inpatient team to ensure timely discharges and adherence to regulatory guidelines and insurer contracts. A minimum of two years of nursing experience and a valid RN license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience.
• Current RN license for state of employment or multistate license via eNLC/Compact.
• BLS certification prior to end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care from admission to discharge within an interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and guide the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with physicians, families, and inpatient team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and insurer contracts while facilitating timely discharges.

Skills

RN experience

Licensure

Education

RN license

Job description

Inpatient RN Registered Nurse Care Coordinator I - Care Transitions

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of patient care for identified patient populations from admission to discharge, utilizes appropriate criteria for inpatient care and plans timely discharges. Responsible for coordinating patient's clinical plan of care guided by Patients/Families, Physician Providers, and other members of the inpatient team while adhering to guidelines and contracts from regulatory bodies and insurers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Two (2) years nursing experience
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• BSN preferred.
• Previous experience in case management, care coordination, outcomes management or discharge planning preferred.
• Certification in case management from a nationally recognized organization preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.