Outpatient Care Coordinator RN (Per Diem)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking an Outpatient Care Coordination RN to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients across the continuum.

The role emphasizes coordinating services to improve outcomes while reducing waste and barriers within our health system. The Care Coordinator will focus on transitions of care, social determinants of health, and collaboration with clinicians to ensure high-quality, evidence-based, cost-effective care for patients with acute

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 approved courses with manikin check-off.
• Two years of Acute Care Hospital, Emergency Department, Case Management or Utilization Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate care to meet patient needs.
• Facilitate progression of care and monitor the plan of care for outcomes and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist with transitions of care and addressing social determinants of health.
• Support patient populations with acute/chronic illness within the health system.

Skills

Planning & Organizing

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of accredited nursing program

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.

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.

Physical Effort required:

• 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

EMPLOYMENT

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

Please take time to review those expectations.

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.