RN Care Coordinator

CHI St. Alexius Health; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 employment incentive

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to oversee care progression and discharge planning, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to policies.

You will coordinate with utilization management, nursing, physicians, insurers, and post-acute providers to advance care to the appropriate level and advocate for patients and families. The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to patient advocacy and experience, with an incentive

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license in North Dakota or Compact state.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Two years acute hospital clinical experience or CCM/UM credentials (Masters in lieu).
• BSN preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Discharge assessment and planning documented to meet clinical and psychosocial goals.
• Lead discharge plans with the care team, patients, families, and post-acute providers.
• Coordinate progression of care using evidence-based criteria.
• Facilitate transitions to post-acute services and reduce readmission risk for 30 days.
• Educate patients and advocate for their care; ensure notifications and accurate documentation.
• Maintain compliance with policies and participate in performance improvement.

Skills

RN license

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our RN Care Coordinator, you will oversee the progression of care and discharge planning for identified patients, promoting quality and cost-effective outcomes while adhering to all hospital policies and regulations. Every day you will coordinate, communicate, and collaborate with utilization management, nursing, physicians, ancillary departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to progress care toward optimal outcomes at the appropriate level. You will also advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing barriers to care transitions, and striving to enhance the patient experience. To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication and collaboration skills, a deep understanding of care coordination principles, and a fervent commitment to patient advocacy and enhancing the overall patient experience.

• Discharge Assessment & Planning: Conduct and document comprehensive discharge assessments, updating plans as patient needs evolve to ensure clinical and psychosocial goals are met
• Multidisciplinary Coordination: Lead the development and implementation of discharge plans by collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, families, and post-acute providers
• Care Progression & Utilization: Partner with the clinical team to manage resource utilization and ensure the progression of care using evidence-based criteria
• Transition & Readmission Management: Facilitate seamless transitions to post-acute settings and implement targeted interventions to mitigate readmission risks for at least 30 days
• Patient Education & Advocacy: Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring all mandatory notifications are delivered, documentation is accurate, and patients are effectively educated on their care
• Compliance & Professional Standards: Maintain adherence to organizational mission, hospital policies, and regulatory standards while participating in performance improvement and ongoing professional education

We are offering a $20,000 employment incentive to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience
• RN license in the state(s) covered is required. North Dakota RN:ND or Compact
• BLS required within 3 months of hiring

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field
• At least five (5) years of nursing experience
• Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake is a 25 bed critical access hospital with a Level V Emergency Department that is available 24 hours a day. Our hospital has been committed to providing patients quality medical treatment in the Turtle Lake area and surrounding communities since 1952. Through the years, the hospital has sought to continually upgrade the quality and numbers of services it provides.

The hospital's affiliation with major medical centers and health care agencies has allowed it to expand its health care services through a network that begins at the local level. CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake is equipped with 2 emergency rooms, on-site lab, radiology, CT and physical therapy services. Our patients have access to 24/7 emergency care, swing-bed programs, and acute care services.

Pay Range

$25.27 - $34.38 /hour