Registered Nurse RN Inpatient Care Coordinator

Trinity Health • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

At Mercy Medical Center our RN Inpatient Care Coordinators are responsible for coordinating patient care, assessing needs, and developing care plans. They collaborate with healthcare providers, monitor patient progress, and ensure a smooth transition between different stages of care well advocating for the patients' well-being. What you will do In this critical role you will assist in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Massachusetts.
• BLS (AHA/ARC).
• Certification in Case Management (ACM, CCM) required within one year of employment after meeting minimum requirements.
• three years of diversified, progressive experience with at least 1 year of recent experience in an acute care facility or public health nurse setting.
• Including an in-depth understanding of and skill in using many nationally recognized medical utilization criteria sets (i.e. MCG, InterQual, and others as needed).
• Requires a solid understanding of managed care methodologies, HCFA/OBRA and state of Connecticut regulatory compliance issues, and JCAHO accreditation accountabilities of the Continuum of Care

Nice To Haves

• BSN graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• coordinating patient care
• assessing needs
• developing care plans
• collaborating with healthcare providers
• monitoring patient progress
• ensuring a smooth transition between different stages of care
• advocating for the patients' well-being
• creating and managing nursing care plans
• participating in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree