Patient Care Coordinator

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

Job summary

Kaleida Health is hiring a Patient Care Coordinator for the CHS Primary Pediatrics Clinic in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on coordinating patient care, discharge planning, and resource management within an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires NYS RN licensure, a BSN within five years, and BLS upon hire, with CCM preferred. PRI certification must be completed during orientation and maintained thereafter.

Qualifications

• Current NYS registration as an RN required.
• BSN required within five years of hire.
• CCM certification preferred.
• Employees in the title prior to 3/29/10 are grandfathered and not required to obtain their BSN.
• BLS required upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• PRI certification required and will be completed during orientation for new staff.
• Current staff will have until 03/31/2026 to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Coordinate utilization and resource management to meet quality, clinical, and cost outcomes.
• Implement case management processes to align patient needs with resources.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care coordination

Utilization review

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Interqual Criteria

Education

New York State Registered Nurse

BSN within 5 years

CCM certification preferred

BLS certification

PRI certification

Tools

Interqual Criteria

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Patient Care CoordinatorDepartment: CHS Primary Pediatrics ClinicLocation: Niagara Street PediatricsLocation of Job: US:NY:BuffaloWork Type: Full-TimeScheduled Work Hours: 7:30a-3:30p, 8a-4p, 8:30a-4:30p, 9a-5p, 9:30a-5:30pShift 1 Job DescriptionHas the responsibility of collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, facilitate utilization and resource management and discharge planning functions, working to achieve optimal outcomes for the patient in the acute care setting. Case management is a process that efficiently and effectively aligns patient needs/issues with resources to meet quality, clinical and cost outcomes. Education And CredentialsCurrent New York State registration as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required within five (5) years of hire to the position. Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred. Employees in the job title prior to 3/29/10 are grandfathered and not required to obtain their BSN. Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire. Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse/RN Permit and American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. PRI certification required and will be completed during orientation period and maintained thereafter for new staff. Current staff will have until 03/31/2026 to obtain certification. Experience2 years of acute care Nursing Experience required. 2 years of experience in any combination of case management, home care and utilization review preferred. Knowledge of and experience with Interqual Criteria set and software systems preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook required. Use of computer applications related to health care industry required.Working ConditionsEssential:

• Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)
• Job DetailsStandard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
• FTE: 1.000000
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
• On Call Required: No
• With Rotation: Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Union Code: U19 - SEIU 1199 CHOB Extended Role Nurses
• Requisition ID#: 16015
• Grade: RN3
• Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Salary Range: $45.08 -$57.69
• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Kaleida Healths mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!