RN- COMPREHENSIVE CARE COORDINATOR - HYBRID

Aspirus; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Time off accrual

Retirement plans

Wellness program

Job summary

Aspirus Health in Wausau, WI seeks an RN Comprehensive Care Coordinator to coordinate care for patients with complex or chronic conditions. You will partner with physicians, staff, and the care team to deliver patient-centric plans that improve health outcomes across the continuum.

The role emphasizes utilization review, clinical judgment, and effective communication, with opportunities to advance in population health management while supporting patients in appropriate environments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of utilization review standards and patient care practices.
• Minimum five years of acute care hospital experience.
• Experience in critical care, medical/surgical nursing, and presentations.
• Active Wisconsin RN license; Michigan license prospect.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing; UR/Quality certs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, and integrate care for patients with complex or chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians, staff, and other health professionals to optimize function and health.
• Deliver population health management practices to reduce unnecessary utilization.
• Communicate care plans across the team and with patients and families.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Wisconsin RN license (active)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Case Management cert (desired)

Utilization Review cert (beneficial)

Professional org membership (NAHQ/WAHO) beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RN COMPREHENSIVE CARE COORDINATOR

Aspirus Health, Wausau, WI Full-Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period 8-hour weekday days shifts

The RN Comprehensive Care Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (RN) directly responsible for assessing, coordinating, and integrating healthcare for patients with complex or chronic conditions across the continuum of care. This RN position manages all aspects of patient centric care coordination through collaboration with physicians, staff, and other health professionals to assist patients to reach optimal function and health in an appropriate environment that supports their needs. The RN Comprehensive Care Coordinator will work directly with the entire health care team to deliver innovative population health management practices for patients with ongoing medical and/or social concerns leading to higher utilization of health care services.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of utilization review standards and patient care practices normally acquired through graduation of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• A minimum of five years of acute care hospital experience.
• Experience in critical care, general medical and/or surgical nursing, and experience in educational presentations beneficial, as well as previous experience in the application of Utilization Review activities and medical record reviews.
• Possesses an active Wisconsin RN nursing license. Will need to pursue a Michigan nursing license.
• A bachelor's degree in nursing, successful completion of quality or Utilization Review certification examination, and active membership in professional organizations (i.e., NAHQ, WAHO) beneficial. Certification in Case Management desired.
• Possesses general understanding and knowledge of:
• Medicare system
• MedStar initiatives
• Utilization review principles and objectives
• Managed care indicators
• NCQA standards and requirements
• Quality Improvement principles and Risk Management objectives
• Possesses strong clinical skills, assessment, and good professional judgment, as well as broad-based knowledge of medical management, nursing management and medical terminology.
• Demonstrates the ability to read and comprehend government regulations and contracts.
• Demonstrates familiarity and knowledge of medical records organization and procedures.
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing work along with multi-tasking simultaneously.
• Skills in working effectively as a dedicated, creative, and resourceful team player.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be a change agent and positive role model.
• Knowledge of motivational communication techniques to engage patients/families.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong, autonomous work ethic with qualities of personal and professional integrity.
• Detail and goal oriented demonstrated by personal initiative and accountability.
• Possesses confidence to communicate and outreach to other community health care organizations and personnel.
• Possesses proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel).

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Our Mission

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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