RN Care Coordinator: Care Transitions & Discharge

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Job summary

St. Thomas More Hospital in Fremont County, Colorado is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to oversee care progression and discharge planning for identified patients.

You will collaborate with utilization management, nursing, physicians, and post-acute providers to ensure care at the appropriate level while promoting quality and patient experience. Required qualifications include an RN license in Colorado, a nursing degree (BSN preferred), and at least two years of acute hospital experience;

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing; Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred.
• RN License in Applicable State of Employment required.
• Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Master's degree in Case Management or nursing field in lieu of acute experience.
• At least five years of total nursing experience required.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification preferred.
• Experience working with EMR preferred.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards strongly preferred.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required within three months of hire if located within hospital.

Responsibilities

• Oversee progression of care and discharge planning for identified patients.
• Coordinate with utilization management, nursing, physicians, and post-acute providers to progress care toward optimal outcomes.
• Advocate for the patient and family by identifying and addressing barriers to care transitions.
• Enhance the patient experience and ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.

Education

RN License in Applicable State

Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Case Management or nursing field

Job description

St. Thomas More Hospital in Fremont County, Colorado is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to oversee care progression and discharge planning for identified patients.

You will collaborate with utilization management, nursing, physicians, and post-acute providers to ensure care at the appropriate level while promoting quality and patient experience. Required qualifications include an RN license in Colorado, a nursing degree (BSN preferred), and at least two years of acute hospital experience;