RN, Care Coordinator

Saint Luke's; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) to join our team. The position focuses on care transitions and discharge planning, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

A BSN is required within three years of starting and active MO RN licensure is necessary. Responsibilities include leading rounds, coordinating referrals, mitigating delays, and ensuring thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of applicable nursing experience.
• MO RN license (NURSYS)
• BSN required within 3 years of start.

Responsibilities

• Assesses needs and develops individualized discharge plan.
• Identifies services needed and makes referrals.
• Leads multi-disciplinary rounds and prepares for discharge.
• Collaborates with the care team to mitigate delays in care.
• Monitors length of stay and resource utilization with physicians.
• Coordinates with patients and families for timely discharge.
• Maintains appropriate documentation.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Throughput management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke’s Hospital is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator to join our team.

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Care Coordinator

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours, Days

The Care Coordinator is responsible for a big picture focus of care transitions through the continuum. An integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, the Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring quality patient outcomes, monitoring resource utilization and mitigating obstacles to care delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration, communication and coordination. This includes developing and carrying out discharge plans and mitigation of barriers that impede care progression. BSN Degree required within 3 years of start of position.

• Assesses for needs and develops individualized discharge plan.
• Identifies additional services needed and makes appropriate referrals.
• Leads and facilitates multi-disciplinary rounds. Helps to ensure clinical readiness for discharge.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team. Assists with throughput management and works to mitigate delays in care.
• In collaboration with attending physician, identifies appropriate length of stay and monitors resource utilization.
• Works with patients, families and caregivers to ensure patient needs are met, and a timely and appropriate discharge plan is implemented.
• Maintains appropriate documentation

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: 1 year

Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Bachelor's Degree - Science in Nursing

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)