RN Care Coordinator — Weekend Option | Patient Advocate

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids in Iowa seeks a Patient Care Coordinator to support patient-centered care for complex disease cases. The role focuses on clinical coordination and discharge planning in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate is a BSN-credentialed RN with BLS, experienced in utilization management and case coordination across physicians and departments to ensure timely, high-quality care and smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Nursing knowledge and clinical skills for complex care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage own tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complex care review of patient status.
• Develops understanding of referral sources for assigned caseload.
• Collaborates with other programs and departments.
• Assists in teaching patients and families as needed.
• Acts as liaison between physicians and departments for timely, quality care.
• Conducts peer-to-peer reviews with payors to support reimbursement.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.
• Care coordination: communicate with physicians and staff daily.
• Co-facilitates care conferences and ensures proper admission statuses.
• Applies InterQual criteria for continued stay reviews and communicates with insurers.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Self-starter

Utilization management knowledge

Education

BSN degree

RN license

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids in Iowa seeks a Patient Care Coordinator to support patient-centered care for complex disease cases. The role focuses on clinical coordination and discharge planning in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate is a BSN-credentialed RN with BLS, experienced in utilization management and case coordination across physicians and departments to ensure timely, high-quality care and smooth transitions.