Patient Care Coordinator

DayToDay; Towson (MD); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DayToDay is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to oversee care management for hospitalized patients. You will work with physicians, nursing staff, families, and community providers to ensure smooth care transitions and prevent readmissions.

Responsibilities include 24-hour assessments, discharge planning documentation, daily rounds, and coordinating post-acute services with social workers. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Formación

• RN license and an associated nursing degree.
• acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and reimbursement systems.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct initial assessments within 24 hours of admission.
• Document discharge plans and participate in daily rounds.
• Coordinate care progression to prevent delays and readmissions.
• Collaborate with social workers to arrange post-acute services and follow-up.
• Escalate barriers to discharge and ensure timely follow-up appointments.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory policies and participate in quality initiatives.

Conocimientos

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Educación

Associate degree in nursing

RN license

Herramientas

Electronic Medical Records

Healthcare reimbursement systems

Computer skills

Descripción del empleo

The Patient Care Coordinator oversees care management for hospitalized patients, working with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and community providers to ensure smooth care transitions and prevent readmissions.

Key responsibilities include conducting initial assessments within 24 hours of admission, documenting discharge plans, participating in daily rounds, and managing care progression to avoid delays. The PCC collaborates with social workers to coordinate long-term care, referrals for post-acute services, and follows up on high-risk patients before discharge.

Additional duties involve escalating barriers to discharge, ensuring timely follow-up appointments, adhering to safety and regulatory policies, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role requires effective communication, critical thinking, time management, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications: Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience, associate degree in nursing, and valid RN licenses (multi-state credentials required). Proficiency with electronic medical records, healthcare reimbursement systems, and computer skills are essential. Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills are necessary.

Preferred: Recent acute care or case management experience; BSN preferred.