Patient Care Coordinator

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to oversee care management for hospitalized patients, coordinating with physicians, nursing, social workers, and community providers to ensure safe discharges and prevent readmissions.

Responsibilities include initial assessments within 24 hours of admission, documenting discharge plans, participating in daily rounds, and ensuring timely post-acute services and follow-up appointments while upholding safety policies

Qualifications

• At least one year of acute care nursing experience.
• Associate degree in nursing and RN license (multi-state credentials preferred).
• BSN preferred.
• Proficiency in EMR, communication, critical thinking, time management and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care management for hospitalized patients and coordinate with physicians, nursing, social workers, and community providers to ensure safe discharges and prevent readmissions.
• Conduct initial assessments within 24 hours of admission and document discharge plans.
• Participate in daily rounds and manage care progression to avoid delays.
• Coordinate post-acute services such as home health, DME, and rehab, and arrange follow-up appointments.
• Uphold safety policies, participate in quality assurance, and foster teamwork with all healthcare stakeholders.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

The Patient Care Coordinator oversees care management for hospitalized patients, collaborating with physicians, nursing, social workers, and community providers to ensure safe discharges and prevent readmissions.

Key duties include conducting initial assessments within 24 hours of admission, documenting and communicating discharge plans, participating in daily rounds, and managing care progression to avoid delays. The PCC coordinates post-acute services such as home health, DME, and rehab, while addressing barriers to discharge and ensuring follow-up appointments are scheduled. They uphold safety policies, participate in quality assurance, and foster teamwork with all healthcare stakeholders.

Qualifications include at least one year of acute care nursing experience, an associate degree in nursing, and a valid RN license (multi-state credentials preferred). Additional skills required are proficiency in electronic medical records, effective communication, critical thinking, time management, and computer skills. Preferred candidates have recent acute care or case management experience, with a BSN being advantageous.