Care Coordination RN

Position Summary:

The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the progression of care and discharge planning for identified patients requiring these services. The RN Care Coordinator performs this role to meet the individual's health needs while promoting quality of care, cost effective outcomes and by following hospital policies, standards of practice and Federal and State regulations. The position’s emphasis will be on care coordination, communication and collaboration with utilization management, nursing, physicians, ancillary departments, insurers and post acute service providers to progress the care toward optimal outcomes at the appropriate level of care. The RN Care Coordinator advocates for the patient and family by identifying, valuing, and addressing patient choice, spiritual needs, cultural, language and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions. In addition, the RN Care Coordinator strives to enhance the patient experience.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• • 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.

For more than 70 years, Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State, providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care, Stroke Care, Orthopedics, Neurological Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Maternity Care, and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services, along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area’s largest not-for-profit employers, we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health. Visit here to learn more. 

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