RN Clinical Care Coordinator — ED Care & Utilization

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Care Coordinator to improve patient throughput in the ED and coordinate interdisciplinary care across the continuum. This role collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and payers to determine appropriate level of care and maximize resource use.

The position requires nursing leadership, clinical expertise in case management/utilization management, and excellent problem-solving to support discharge planning and post-ED referrals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• RN licensure in the state of employment is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews clinical information for patients upon entry into the health system to determine appropriate placement and hospital reimbursement.
• Coordinates with onsite partner providers to review facility services and scheduling coordination.
• Educates hospital and ED providers on levels of care, resource utilization, and payor practices.
• Performs initial clinical medical necessity review and documents in the medical record.

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Care Coordinator to improve patient throughput in the ED and coordinate interdisciplinary care across the continuum. This role collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and payers to determine appropriate level of care and maximize resource use.

The position requires nursing leadership, clinical expertise in case management/utilization management, and excellent problem-solving to support discharge planning and post-ED referrals.