RN Care Coordinator Per Diem

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

3d

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: TBD JOB SUMMARY: Care Coordination is a collaborative process in which the Care Coordinator assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual’s health needs. The Care Coordinator facilitates progression of care and monitors the patient's progress to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, evidence based, appropriate to patient needs, efficient, and cost effective. Care Coordination improves access to services to improves outcomes and reduce over-utilization of resources.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of Nursing, BSN degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and possess emotional and professional maturity.
• Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care regulations.
• Organized and efficient in establishing priorities and performing tasks within specific timeframes.
• Self-motivated requiring minimal supervision.
• Views problems as a challenge and investigates alternatives which demand creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work under stress.
• Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of all verbal and written information and documents.
• Familiarity with and appropriate use of community resources.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of hospital adult acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Certification by Commission for Case Manager Certification as a Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accreditation by the American Case Management Association as an Accredited Case Manager (ACM) is preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time