RN Care Coordinator for Complex Patient Care (Weekend)

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to advocate for patients and families, delivering clinically based holistic care coordination and discharge planning in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include complex care reviews, coordinating referrals, collaborating with programs and departments, teaching patients and families, liaising with physicians to ensure timely, quality care, and supporting payer interactions to avoid reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• RN licensure in the state of Iowa preferred/required.
• BLS certification per AHA required.
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Complex care reviews of patient status.
• Coordinate referrals for assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with programs and departments.
• Assist in teaching patients and families as needed.
• Serve as liaison between physicians and departments to ensure timely, quality care.
• Conduct peer-to-peer reviews with third party payers to ensure reimbursement.
• Adhere to Mercy safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Nursing

Case management

Discharge planning

Communication

InterQual knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to advocate for patients and families, delivering clinically based holistic care coordination and discharge planning in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include complex care reviews, coordinating referrals, collaborating with programs and departments, teaching patients and families, liaising with physicians to ensure timely, quality care, and supporting payer interactions to avoid reimbursement