Patient Care Coordinator

IntelliResume; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator in an acute care setting. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care, manage discharge planning, and align resources to optimize outcomes.

Requirements include NYS RN registration, BSN within five years, BLS, and CCM preferred. Minimum two years of acute care nursing and two years in case management or utilization review are expected; PRI certification will be completed during orientation.

Qualifications

• Current New York State registration as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• BSN required within five (5) years of hire to the position.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• 2 years of acute care Nursing Experience required.
• 2 years of experience in any combination of case management, home care, and utilization review preferred.
• Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse/RN Permit required.
• American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• PRI certification required and will be completed during orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Facilitate utilization and resource management.
• Manage discharge planning functions.
• Align patient needs with resources to meet quality, clinical, and cost outcomes.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Case management

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN licensure in NY

BSN within 5 years of hire

CCM preferred

BLS certification

Job description

About This Role

The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, manage resources, and facilitate discharge planning in an acute care setting. This role is ideal for those who are skilled in case management and focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Highlights

• Pay: $46 - $59/hour
• Location: Buffalo, NY
• Facility: Golisano Children's Hospital
• Schedule: Per-Diem

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Facilitate utilization and resource management.
• Manage discharge planning functions.
• Align patient needs with resources to meet quality, clinical, and cost outcomes.

Requirements

Education

• Current 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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.

Experience

• 2 years of acute care Nursing Experience required.
• 2 years of experience in any combination of case management, home care, and utilization review preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse/RN Permit required.
• American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• PRI certification required and will be completed during orientation period.

Kaleida Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovative solutions and collaborative practices to improve health outcomes in the communities they serve.