Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator

St. Elizabeth Healthcare • Florence, KY

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About The Position

The best career is right here. The Care Coordinator coordinates the integration and provision of services for patients during the ED episode of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate school of nursing or related field.
• If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence.
• Licensed as an RN to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed.
• Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state required courses.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory issues such as CMS medical necessity, third party payor reimbursement methodologies, contractual obligations, and covered benefits.
• Working knowledge of SEHC policies and procedures.
• Good organization, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and human relations skills.
• 2 years’ experience in acute care

Responsibilities

• Models and promotes collaboration and communication among members of the healthcare team, while acting as an advocate for the patient and their families.
• Facilitates throughput management.
• Readmission prevention management.
• Serves as a clinical resource for patient classification assignment, level of care required, and payor requirements/limitations.
• Provides initial discharge planning screen, and ongoing patient assessments during the ED visit to assess the patient for potential post-acute needs.
• Provides alternate level of care and post discharge planning to ensure care is being provided at the most appropriate level of service/location in line with regulatory and payor requirements.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees