RN Care Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive $20,000

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to oversee discharge planning and care progression for identified patients. You will coordinate with utilization management, nursing, physicians, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure optimal outcomes and smooth transitions.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, collaboration, and adherence to hospital policies, with a focus on high-quality and cost-effective care. Strong clinical judgment and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Master's in Case Management/Nursing in lieu of 1 year.
• RN license in applicable state; BLS within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Discharge assessment and planning with updated care plans.
• Lead discharge plan development with care team and post-acute providers.
• Partner with clinical team to manage utilization and progression of care.
• Facilitate transitions to post-acute settings and reduce readmissions for 30 days.
• Advocate for patients, ensure education and documentation are accurate.
• Maintain compliance with policies and pursue performance improvement.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Strong communication

COLLABORATION

Patient advocacy

Clinical judgment

Education

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Master's in Case Management or Nursing (in lieu of 1 year experience)

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.