RN Care Coordinator

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for a part-time role (20 hours per week), with 8-hour day shifts and a weekend shift every six weeks.

The goal is to coordinate care, assess and plan to meet patient needs while ensuring quality and cost-conscious delivery. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, Louisiana RN license, 3–5 years in hospital adult acute care, BLS certification, and CCM/CMAC/ACM preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure in Louisiana and BLS certification.
• 3–5 years of hospital adult acute care nursing experience preferred.
• CCM/CMAC/ACM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient care plans across services.
• Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and monitor progress to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Louisiana RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

CCM/CMAC/ACM preferred

Job description

## RN Care CoordinatorApplylocations: Covington, LAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R12816At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20* 8 hour day shifts. Weekend requirement: 1 shift per 6 week schedule**JOB SUMMARY:** Care Coordination is a collaborative process in which the Care Coordinator assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual’s health needs. The Care Coordinator facilitates progression of care and monitors the patient's progress to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, evidence based, appropriate to patient needs, efficient, and cost effective. Care Coordination improves access to services to improves outcomes and reduce over-utilization of resources. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Graduate of accredited school of Nursing, Baccalaureate degree preferred.* Current RN licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing* 3-5 years of hospital adult acute care nursing experience preferred.* Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: American Heart Association and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.* CCM, CMAC, or ACM preferred.* Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and possess emotional and professional maturity.* Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care regulations.* Organized and efficient in establishing priorities and performing tasks within specific timeframes.* Self-motivated requiring minimal supervision. Views problems as a challenge and investigates alternatives which demand creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work under stress.* Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of all verbal and written information and documents.* Familiarity with and appropriate use of community resources.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 10 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling**Contact Information:**Shelby Johnson Matherne, HR Talent PartnerTalent Acquisition - Human Resources### **EMPLOYMENT**Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found **by clicking here**, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.