RN Patient Care Navigator: Complex Care & Transitions

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Patient Care Coordinator to support care coordination and discharge planning for patients with complex needs. The role involves daily communication with physicians and staff, and collaboration across programs to ensure timely, quality care delivery.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in nursing with current Iowa RN licensure. Prior case management and utilization management experience are preferred, with attention to InterQual criteria and payer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required and Iowa RN license.
• Experience in case management and discharge planning preferred.
• Knowledge of utilization management and InterQual criteria is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patients with complex disease processes and needs.
• Communicate plan of care daily with physicians and clinical staff.
• Co-facilitate care conferences on the unit and support discharge planning.
• Provide information to contracted third party payers during hospitalization to ensure timely reimbursement.

Skills

Nursing experience

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Case management

Utilization management

InterQual criteria

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

RN license (Iowa)

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Patient Care Coordinator to support care coordination and discharge planning for patients with complex needs. The role involves daily communication with physicians and staff, and collaboration across programs to ensure timely, quality care delivery.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in nursing with current Iowa RN licensure. Prior case management and utilization management experience are preferred, with attention to InterQual criteria and payer