RN, Nurse Care Coordinator, Acute Care

Woburn Hospital • Goshen, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Care Coordinator – Acute Care performs duties consistent with the mission, vision and values of Goshen Health. Responsible for providing care coordination to patients during transition from acute care to the next level of care in the continuum. This position involves assessment, identification and coordination of discharge needs beginning with the acute care admission, augments patient education and/or coordination of care. Coordinates the care and services of assigned patients in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payers. The Nurse Care Coordinator utilizes advanced clinical skills to facilitate the provision of care including the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. Promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current clinical knowledge and awareness of community services to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.

Requirements

• BSN.
• Active Indiana license as a Registered Nurse.
• Three years clinical experience.
• Clinical skills and an understanding of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer use and various data base software programs.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with frequent change.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Nursing or related health care field.
• Clinical skills and an understanding of medical terminology, third party payers requirements and reimbursement criteria.
• Ability to apply Intensity of Services and Severity of Illness criteria (InterQual).
• Knowledge of personal computers, McKesson (Interqual), MIDAS, Meditech.
• Ability to comprehend third party payer contractual arrangements.
• Case Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides care coordination to patients during transition from acute care to the next level of care in the continuum.
• Performs assessment, identification, and coordination of discharge needs beginning with acute care admission.
• Augments patient education and/or coordination of care.
• Coordinates the care and services of assigned patients in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payers.
• Utilizes advanced clinical skills to facilitate the provision of care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current clinical knowledge and awareness of community services to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level