RN Care Coordinator Acute - Care Coordination; 1.0FTE, Day Shift

UnityPoint Health-Meriter; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental, health and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health - Meriter is seeking an RN Care Coordinator Acute to coordinate patient care across the acute care continuum, partnering with physicians, nursing, social services and ancillary teams to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, monitoring progress, leading safe transitions of care, education for patients and families, and coordinating with Utilization Management on level-of-care decisions.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing.
• 3 years Clinical RN experience in acute care or hospital settings.
• Registered Nurse in State of WI.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and community resources.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Flexible in responding to changing needs; strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across the acute care continuum with physicians, nursing, social services and ancillary teams.
• Lead safe transitions of care including discharge planning and referrals to community services.
• Educate patients and families and address psychosocial barriers to care.
• Promote collaboration to reduce readmissions and optimize length of stay.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Education

BSN

Tools

Job description

The RN Care Coordinator Acute coordinates patient care across the acute care continuum by partnering with physicians, nursing, social services, and ancillary teams to develop and implement an interdisciplinary plan of care. Conducts admission and ongoing assessments, monitors clinical progress and resource utilization, and leads safe transitions of care, including discharge planning and referrals to community services. Educates patients and families, addresses psychosocial and social determinants of health barriers, and collaborates with Utilization Management regarding level of care considerations. Serves as the central communicator to promote collaboration, continuity, and achievement of defined outcomes such as reduced readmissions and optimized length of stay.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’reproud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker\'s Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matterwhat lifestageyou’rein. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401Kmatchingandan employeerecognition program.
• Dental, healthand visioninsurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoptionassistanceto help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Andwebelieveequipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of deliveringanexceptionalemployment experience. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Required Qualifications:

• BSN from an accredited School of Nursing. Other nursing degrees will be considered on a case by case basis.
• 3 years Clinical RN experience in acute care or hospital settings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and caring for specific patient populations.
• Registered Nurse in State of WI
• Knowledge of discharge planning, including understanding disease processes and their impact on patient/family activities of daily living and lifestyle, and community resources for health care and equipment.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Flexible in responding to the changing needs of the organization; demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Positive skills in communication and experience which indicate successful ability to assume responsibilities within a team context. Must be willing to be a productive team member and interested in contributing to the continuous improvement of quality patient care.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of home care
• 1-2 years of experience in case management or hospital discharge plannin g
• Knowledge of health care environment and payer-based rules
• Certification in Case Managemen t

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