Outpatient Care Coordinator RN (Per Diem)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks an experienced Outpatient Care Coordinator RN to assess, plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate care options for patients within the continuum of care.

The role focuses on facilitating progression of care, monitoring progress and ensuring a patient-centered, efficient, evidence-based plan. LA RN licensure is required; BSN preferred and BLS certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current LA RN licensure.
• Working knowledge of alternative payment methodology, insurance coverage, post-acute providers and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing, leadership and communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Current BLS certification through ILCOR courses with manikin check-off.
• Two (2) years of Acute Care Hospital, ED, Case Management or Utilization Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care Coordination RN assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates options to meet health needs; ensures high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Outpatient Care Coordinator RN assists in overcoming health system barriers and improves outcomes across the continuum of care.

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Leadership

Communication

Education

RN licensure LA

Nursing degree (RN)

BSN preferred

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD

JOB SUMMARY

Care Coordination is a collaborative process in which the Care Coordinator RN assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual’s health needs. The Care Coordinator RN facilitates progression of care and monitors the patient's progress to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, evidence based, appropriate to patient needs, efficient, and cost effective. Care Coordination improves efforts for patient access to services to improves outcomes and reduce over-utilization of resources.

Responsible for managing patient populations with acute, chronic illness and/or multiple co-morbidities, identified as requiring additional transition of care support. The Outpatient Care Coordinator RN will assist in overcoming health system barriers, assisting with social determinants of health, improve patient outcomes while increasing efficiencies throughout the continuum of care within the St. Tammany Health System market.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of accredited school of Nursing, BSN preferred
• Current LA RN licensure
• Working knowledge of alternative payment methodology, insurance coverage, post-acute providers as well as community resources
• Demonstrated ability in planning, organizing, leadership, and communication
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
• The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off.
• Two (2) years of Acute Care Hospital, Emergency Department, Case Management, and/or Utilization Management experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 10 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

• Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching

CONTACT INFORMATION

Shelby Johnson Matherne, HR Talent Partner Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.