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RN Care Coordinator - Care Management (Mon - Fri 8a -5pm)
nGalveston, Texas, United States
nNursing & Care Management
nUTMB Health
nRequisition #
nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
nMinimum Qualifications:
nnnAssociates degree in nursing.
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nnTwo years of clinical nursing experience in an acute hospital environment.
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n nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
nRequired:
nnnCurrent RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
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nnCertification in Care Management CCM or ACM-RN to be obtained within 3 years from date of hire.
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n nJOB SUMMARY
nAs a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the Care Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and safely transitioning the acute care patient to the next level of care. This role independently coordinates discharge planning with patient, family, and medical team for a safe transition to an ambulatory setting. This role is a partner with physicians, nursing, and all ancillary services to ensure quality outcomes and coordinate the care of the patient and ensure timely utilization of services and safe and timely transition planning and implementation.
nJob Duties:
nnnAssesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient needs, discharge planning, and CaseManagement outcomes for patients and families.
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nnUtilizes leadership principles in mobilizing the team to achieve positive outcomes.
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nnFollows up on matters to ensure they are successfully resolved.
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nnCoordinates and facilitates communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary services, andthe patient.
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nnPrepares and facilitates a safe, comprehensive, and timely transition plan with adequatecommunication to the ambulatory setting.
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nnPromotes a culture of service excellence and quality by implementing and acceptingaccountability for the following service standards:
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n no Providing excellent service to patients/customers
no Building strong relationships and team cohesiveness
no Focusing on quality and positive solutions
no Communicating respectfully
no Demonstrating compassion and understanding in response to patients' and customers' requests/needs
nnnPartners with physicians and the Physician Advisor(s) to build and maintain effectiverelationships with physicians, services, specialties, etc.
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nnManages structures and processes to facilitate participation by physicians, physical therapists,clergy, Social Work, and other health professionals in multidisciplinary care planning, caredelivery, and discharge planning.
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nnParticipates in clinical performance improvement activities, including the development ofclinical paths, patient/family education programs, collaborative practice groups, and otherquality initiatives.
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nnStays aware of organization developments and initiatives that can be implemented in thedepartment or work group.
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nnCollaborates with all disciplines, departments, payers, system partners, vendors, and the communityagencies to optimize clinical outcomes within best practice, ethical, legal, and regulatoryparameters.
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nnAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
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nnPerforms related duties as assigned.
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n nKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:
nnnStrong communication skills.
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nnCritical thinking skills.
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nnDemonstrated competencies
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n nWorking Environment/Equipment:
nnnStandard hospital, clinical, and/or office environments.
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nnConditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace, and/or fumes could sometimes causediscomfort.
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nnModerate physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing, and lifting materials.equipment, and/or objects.
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nnMust be able to move about the physical facilities in which they are located to visitpatients.
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nnVision, hearing, speech, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quicklyand accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment,defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication.
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nnAlertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
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nnFrequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual,auditory, and sensory input.
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nnMay be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, radiation,chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
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n nWork Schedule :
nMonday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
nSalary Range:
nActual salary commensurate with experience.
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
nCompensation
Worksite address
galveston, TX, 77554, US
Who can apply
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