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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

20

Job Summary:

The position functions as a 24/7 member of the multidisciplinary team of care providers who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm and respect. Responsible for coordinating the interdisciplinary team of providers to best serve the patient, including education, continuity of care and support through all phases of diagnosis, treatment, and follow up care for men and women.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

• Responsible for collaborating with healthcare provider team, community outpatient treatment providers, referral sources and utilizing resources to create positive outcomes for patient population served and facilitate continuity of care.  Ensure smooth transitions from care setting to community resources.  Identify and assist with removing barriers to restoration of wellness.  Coordinate care with a special emphasis on support services.

• Assess patient assistance needs based on diagnosis.  Establish a follow up plan including appropriate resources to help patient and significant others provide support system vital to impact patient outcomes.   Consult with unit associates regarding resource utilization, care planning and evidence based practice.

• Acts as clinical resource, patient advocate, and consultant to assist all patients, including the underinsured/uninsured patient with care coordination.  Facilitate recovery and rehabilitation planning before, during, and after treatment, i.e., pre and post by assisting patients with navigating the continuum of care.  Provides information and education to patient and facilitate information, gathering, sharing, and analysis to assist patients with making informed decisions.   Coordinate and develop educational materials for patients,  families and staff.

• Evaluate and make recommendations to improve the quality of patient outcomes and services provided.  Utilize analytics to determine area(s) of improvement and initiate positive solutions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• BSN
• Current registration to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed.
• Obtains required CEUs including all state required courses

NOTE:  Must meet requirements below:

 (within 6 months of employment)

• Must have a legal and valid drivers license
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must pass MVR check
• Must be insurable
• Must be considered acceptable as a routine driver by healthcare systems business auto insurance carrier.

Specialized Knowledge: 

Extensive knowledge of nursing standards and practice in the clinical specialty area

Kind and Length of Experience: 

3 years of experience in Nursing or related field.  Demonstrates ability to work autonomously and can provide direction to nurses, physicians, and ancillary associates.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Ref. Number
JR205984

Category
RN

Department
CC 100122000

Shift
3rd Shift

Hours
20 hours

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