RN- ACUTE CARE COORDINATOR - CARE COORDINATION

Aspirus•Portage, WI

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About The Position

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage, WI is seeking an RN-ACUTE CARE COORDINATOR to join our team! The Acute RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to resources to meet those needs. The Acute RN Care Coordinator uses nursing practice knowledge in the development of the patient's plan of care. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Acute RN Care Coordinator works closely with physicians, nursing and ancillary departments, and provides support and clinical expertise to nursing personnel regarding patient care coordination issues. The Acute RN Care Coordinator attempts to resolve social, economic and environmental difficulties that interfere with the patients' ability to manage their health needs effectively. The Acute RN Care Coordinator requires independent judgment, analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to provide patient centered care. HOURS: Full-Time or .8 FTE, 64 hours every pay period. Monday - Friday Day shift, with some weekend/holiday on call rotation

Requirements

Knowledge and skills normally acquired through completion of an associate degree in nursing. BSN preferred.
Minimum of one-year acute care hospital experience. Experience in critical care, general medical and/or surgical nursing, and experience in educational presentations beneficial.
Possesses current Wisconsin or Michigan Certified RN licensure, dependent on business unit assigned.
Exhibits strong human relation skills for interacting with patients, patient's family members, physicians, personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
Displays analytical skills to assess patients' needs, develop associated discharge planning, and provide sound recommendations and guidance. Displays ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when interviewing patients & preparing discharge plans.
Possesses planning and organizational skills and expert skills in prioritization.
Understands the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Experience in critical care, general medical and/or surgical nursing, and experience in educational presentations beneficial.

Responsibilities

assessing patient needs
coordinating referrals to resources to meet those needs
development of the patient's plan of care
works closely with physicians, nursing and ancillary departments
provides support and clinical expertise to nursing personnel regarding patient care coordination issues
attempts to resolve social, economic and environmental difficulties that interfere with the patients' ability to manage their health needs effectively
organize and prioritize multiple tasks to provide patient centered care