RN, Care Coordinator

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator for a full-time day role. MO RN license and 1 year RN experience are required, with a BSN to be completed within 3 years of start. The position focuses on care transitions and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The coordinator ensures quality patient outcomes, monitors resource utilization, and coordinates with care teams to remove barriers to timely discharge and effective care progression.

Qualifications

• MO RN license with 1 year RN experience
• BSN degree required within 3 years of start
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

• Develop and carry out discharge plans
• Lead and facilitates multi-disciplinary rounds
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team
• Assist with throughput management and mitigate delays in care
• Identify appropriate length of stay and monitor resource utilization

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke’s Hospital is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator to join our team. Schedule: Monday- Friday 0730-1600. Occasional weekend availability required. Weekend differential is applicable for weekend shifts. A Valid MO RN license as well as 1 year of RN experience is required. The Care Coordinator is responsible for 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)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes