Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Fort Thomas, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Care Coordinator position in the Care Coordination unit at its Fort Thomas, Kentucky hospital. The Care Coordinator works with patients and families, social workers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to support efficient, cost-effective progression through the continuum of care. The position is scheduled for 16 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited school.
Licensed as an RN to practice nursing in the state where the work is performed.
If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in the primary state of residence.
Meet contact-hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
Knowledge of state and federal regulatory issues, payor strategies, payment methodologies, and benefit plan designs and limitations.
Working knowledge of SEHC policies and procedures.
Good organization, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Excellent human relations skills and team leadership abilities.
Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Identify, initiate, and manage optimum patient flow and throughput to enhance continuity of care.
Plan and facilitate coordinated, safe transitions to the next required level of care.
Promote patient satisfaction and quality outcomes.
Target an optimal length of stay based on each patient’s response to treatment, procedures, and interventions.
Maximize contracted benefits and available services in care management planning.
Provide care management planning that supports quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and patient and family needs.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in encounters with patients, families, visitors, and employees, regardless of cultural background.