RN Care Coordinator - Care Coordination - Days

vcuhealth; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Tappahannock Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator to join a multidisciplinary team. You will assess patients upon admission to Acute Care and ICU, develop discharge plans, and coordinate with post-acute services to ensure a safe, cost-effective transition.

Requirements include Virginia RN licensure, 3+ years of acute care nursing, and a BSN or related bachelor’s degree; a Master’s is preferred. Day and evening shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Virginia or eligible
• Minimum of three years' nursing experience in acute care
• BSN or Bachelor's in health/science
• CEU 15 per year
• UM/Care Coordination experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment on admission to Acute Care and ICU.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Develop and execute discharge plans.
• Provide patients with resources such as durable medical equipment.
• Coordinate with post-acute and community services.
• Ensure care transitions are efficient, safe and cost-effective.
• Participate in ongoing quality and compliance activities.

Skills

Nursing

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient discharge planning

Communication with providers

Education

RN licensure (Virginia)

BSN or Bachelor's in health/science

Master's degree in Nursing or related field (preferred)

Job description

Tappahannock Hospital

Monday to Friday 8-4:30 pm. Occasional weekends

Daily work expectations:

1. Initial assessment on patient upon admission in Acute Care and ICU. Will cover ER if needed.


2. Assess patient needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary team on meeting their needs


3. Discharge plan for patient


4. Provide patient with resources when needed such as durable medical equipment


5. Deliver Important message from Medicare and MOON letters


6. Coordinate with post-acute services and community services board as needed

The RN Care Coordinator functions as a part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, discharge planning assistants and payers. This position ensures that patient's progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge is quality driven while being efficient, cost effective and safe. This position will also be patient focused and outcome oriented.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or eligible

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Current RN licensure in Virginia Complete 15 Continuing Education Units per year

Experience REQUIRED:

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care setting

Experience PREFERRED:

• Academic healthcare experience One (1) year of UM/Care Coordination experience Clinical experience with specialty patient population

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing,or a Bachelor's degree in a biological, health or social sciences field from an accredited school.

Education/training PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree in Nursing or a healthcare related field from an accredited program

Independent action(s) required:

• Works with the attending and consulting physicians to facilitate effective and efficient transition through the process of hospitalization.


• Works collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum, as well as appropriately reimbursed by payers as contracted, and that resources are efficiently and effectively utilized.


• Seeks the expertise of social workers to resolve psychosocial patient care issues and to develop complex patient transition/discharge plans as needed. Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, community and state agencies in this effort. Serves as an advanced clinical resource to the team.


• Serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information.


• The role is responsible for maintaining hospital compliance with the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) series and CMS guidelines.


• Utilizes medical necessity criteria as a tool to assess appropriateness of level and setting of care, assists in the denial and appeals process, assesses quality and identifies and reports potential risk management issues.


• Responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position.


• The incumbent conducts all job responsibilities according to VCUHS' Mission and Values.


• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a professional rapport with providers, patients/families, and internal customers.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

• Day and Evening shifts available

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.


• Activities: Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance)


• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking


• Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

$73,133.00 - $120,744.00 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Age Specific groups served: All

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