RN Care Coordinator

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA offers a Care Coordination role aimed at improving patient outcomes. The Care Coordinator assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates options to meet health needs, ensuring a patient-focused, high-quality, evidence-based plan of care.

The position requires RN licensure, BLS, and 3–5 years of acute hospital experience; CCM/CMAC/ACM and ILCOR certifications preferred. 32 hours weekly on a 4-day schedule with two weekend shifts every six weeks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Nursing with RN licensure.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of hospital adult acute care nursing experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; CCM/CMAC/ACM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate options to meet health needs.
• Coordinate and monitor progress to ensure a patient-focused, high-quality plan of care.
• Ensure care is evidence-based, cost-effective, and appropriate to patient needs.
• Improve access to services and reduce over-utilization of resources.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Communication skills

Emotional maturity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

At 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 day shift, 4 days per week, 2 weekend shifts 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 Partner Talent 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.

St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home.

St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System. Together, the two organizations focus on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.