Coordinator-Care RN

Coordinator-Care RN

Job Code 21194

FLSA Status

Job Family NURSING

Job Summary

Promotes patient-centered care among the healthcare team by providing coordination collaboration and clinical expertise to meet patient needs and achieve optimal outcomes. Promotes prudent utilization of all resources. Serves as the patients advocate by coordinating resources and services necessary to meet the patients continuing care needs. Ensure flow of medical information between providers and points of care and close gaps where possible. Communicates and utilizes policies that support patients fundamental right to considerate care protects their personal dignity and respects their cultural psychosocial and spiritual values in an effort to meet patient care needs and preferences. Reports to the Director of Care Coordination. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Promotes patient-centered care among the healthcare team by providing coordination collaboration and clinical expertise to meet patient needs and achieve optimal outcomes.

Promotes prudent utilization of resources.

Serves as the patients advocate by coordinating resources and services necessary to meet the patients continuing care needs.

Assists in Performance Improvement activities by identifying monitoring and reporting quality measures and participating in quality improvement teams.

Communicates and utilizes policies that support patients fundamental right to considerate care protects their personal dignity and respects their cultural psychosocial and spiritual values in an effort to meet patients care needs and preference.

Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development by attendance and/or participation in continuing education programs.

Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

RN with 1-3 years professional practice experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting. RN with 5 years experience in acute care or ambulatory setting. Experience in a payer environment is highly desirable. Case management certification desired.

Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Associates degree Bachelors degree in nursing

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Advanced communication conflict management organizational and planning skills. Advanced computer literacy skills.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Must have appropriate state licensure and/or certification. RN Must have appropriate state licensure and/or certification. CCM; ACM

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees If set to YES then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire terminate discipline promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships

No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed stretcher)

MediumHigh energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /lbs. (Patient on bed stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating

Light

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g. stairs or ladders)

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Not Anticipated

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Continuous

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing

Yes Accurate Accurate Accurate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Occasional

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Occasional

Environmental Requirements - Other