RN Care Coordinator
US-NE-OMAHA
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 408210
Type: Day
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Overview: At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging. Responsibilities: Join our dedicated team at CUMC-Bergan and make a difference in the lives of our patients! We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a RN Care Coordinator. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless and effective transitions of care for our patients, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction. * Completes and documents a discharge planning assessment on those patients identified by the designated screening process or upon request.Reassess the patient as appropriate and update the plan accordingly. * Facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan engaging other relevant health team members the patient and/or patient representative and post acute care providers in accordance with the patients clinical or psychosocial needs choices and available resources. * Oversees and evaluates the implementation of the discharge plan. * Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure progression of care and appropriate utilization of inpatient resources using established evidence based guidelines/criteria. * Collaborates with the healthcare team and post-acute service providers to ensure timely and smooth transitions to the most appropriate type and setting of post-acute services based upon patients clinical needs. * Identifies risk for readmission and implements interventions to mitigate those risks for at least a 30-day period. * Responsible for delivery of appropriate patient notifications and related documentation * Responsible for patient education and advocacy. * Participates in performance improvement teams and programs as necessary. * Demonstrates behavior that aligns with the Mission and Core Values of the Organization. * Responsible for completing required education within established timeframes. * Adheres to all hospital policies standards of practice and Federal or State regulations pertaining to their practice. * Performs other duties as assigned including utilization review as necessary. Qualifications: Required * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. * Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience. * RN license in the state(s) covered is required. * BLS required within 3 months of hiring if located within hospital
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