RN Care Coordinator

RN Care CoordinatorMercy General HospitalSacramento, CaliforniaRequisition ID 2021-207612 Employment Type Per Diem Department Care Coordination Hours/Pay Period 16 Shift Day Standard Hours 08301700 Remote NoOverviewSince 1925, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital has been providing a wide range of health, social, and support services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. The 419-bed facility includes the nationally recognized Dignity Health Heart & Vascular Institute and The Joint Commission-certified Stroke Programs. Mercy General Hospital also houses the first CARF- (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accredited Acute Rehabilitation Unit in the region. Mercy General Hospital’s Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Center is a state-of-art, four story addition that provides all cardiac services under one roof: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Cardiac Support Unit and Cardiopulmonary Services. It also includes: 71 private, family-friendly patient rooms, expanded 21-bed cardiac ambulatory procedure area and a highly advanced 20-bed cardiac surgery ICU. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has achieved Level 4 Epilepsy Center designation.ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing, planning, facilitating and advocating for options and services through a continuum of care from point of contact through discharge on assigned patients. The RN Care Coordinator performs this role in such a manner as to meet the individuals health needs while promoting quality and cost effective outcomes. The positions emphasis will be on care coordination, communication and collaboration with nursing, physicians, departments within the medical center, insurers and post-acute service providers to pace the care toward optimal outcomes within the appropriate level of care. The RN Care Coordinator will advocate for the patient and family by identifying and valuing patient choice, spiritual needs, cultural, language and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions . In addition, the RN Care Coordinator will protect confidentiality while striving to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction. The RN Care Coordinator consistently conducts the utilization review process and the discharge planning process as required by hospital policies, standards of practice and Federal and State regulations.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Current California RN licensure.

Minimum of three years RN experience in acute care hospital required.

Prior Care Coordination experience in a clinical or insurance setting is required

A Master's Degree in nursing with a concentration in Case Management can serve as a subsitute for the experience requirement.

Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must.

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential.

Demonstrate ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.

Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively.

Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:BSN degree or experience equivalent preferred.

CM certification preferred.

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