RN Care Coordinator
US-NE-OMAHA
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 418142
Type: Day
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Overview: CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve. Responsibilities: * 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 * Ability to pass annual Inter-rater reliability test for Utilization Review product(s) used. Preferred * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field. * At least five (5) years of nursing experience. * Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification preferred * Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care. * Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred. * Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills. * Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders * Professional communication skills. * Understand how utilization management and case management programs integrate. * Ability to work as a team player and assist other members of the team where needed. * Thrive in a fast paced, self-directed environment. * Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements. * Proficient in prioritizing work and delegating where indicated. * Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
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