Care Coordinator, Geriatrics

UMC Health System

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Job Summary The Care Coordinator, Geriatrics will provide support to the nursing staff, medical providers, and care management focused on delirium prevention in the elderly inpatient care. Reports to: Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Patient screening for delirium • Coordinate volunteers and Elder Life Advanced Practice Provider care • Coordinates care to prevent delirium onset in the elderly inpatient population. • Facilitates care management in collaboration with the Program Director, Geriatrician, Primary Provider, and Advanced Practice Provider for geriatric patients at risk for delirium. • Ensures inpatient-outpatient transition and continuity of care on an on-going basis. • Identifies, implements, and reports quality improvement initiatives pertaining to patient safety, patient care and care efficiency. • Provide metrics, stats, reporting, and new goals related to delirium progressions and opportunities • Serves on the Delirium Taskforce. • Organize and implement Daily Safety Huddle to review next day’s patient list and therapeutic interventions. • Serves as a liaison with other health care specialties in the hospital and with community agencies to facilitate optimal inpatient care and referrals after discharge. • All other assigned duties related to delirium and/or elder care

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Human Services, or related Healthcare field
+ 1 year of experience in geriatrics or senior clinical care
+ 2 years of experience successfully leading people and/or processes
BLS: Basic Life Skills certification by The American Heart Association
Able to champion national standards of care for the Geriatric population, specific to delirium prevention.
Clear and concise communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including proficiency in spreadsheets and data compilation

Responsibilities

Patient screening for delirium
Coordinate volunteers and Elder Life Advanced Practice Provider care
Coordinates care to prevent delirium onset in the elderly inpatient population.
Facilitates care management in collaboration with the Program Director, Geriatrician, Primary Provider, and Advanced Practice Provider for geriatric patients at risk for delirium.
Ensures inpatient-outpatient transition and continuity of care on an on-going basis.
Identifies, implements, and reports quality improvement initiatives pertaining to patient safety, patient care and care efficiency.
Provide metrics, stats, reporting, and new goals related to delirium progressions and opportunities
Serves on the Delirium Taskforce.
Organize and implement Daily Safety Huddle to review next day’s patient list and therapeutic interventions.
Serves as a liaison with other health care specialties in the hospital and with community agencies to facilitate optimal inpatient care and referrals after discharge.
All other assigned duties related to delirium and/or elder care