Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care CoordinatorUS:NY:Buffalo | Nursing | Per-DiemDepartment: GCH Patient Management Location: Golisano Children's Hospital Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo Work Type: Per-Diem Scheduled Work Hours: Variable Shift 9Job DescriptionHas the responsibility of collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, facilitate utilization and resource management and discharge planning functions, working to achieve optimal outcomes for the patient in the acute care setting. Case management is a process that efficiently and effectively aligns patient needs/issues with resources to meet quality, clinical and cost outcomes.Education And CredentialsCurrent New York State registration as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required within five (5) years of hire to the position. Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred. Employees in the job title prior to 3/29/10 are grandfathered and not required to obtain their BSN. Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire. Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse/RN Permit and American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. PRI certification required and will be completed during orientation period and maintained thereafter for new staff. Current staff will have until 03/31/2026 to obtain certification.Experience2 years of acute care Nursing Experience required. 2 years of experience in any combination of case management, home care and utilization review preferred. Knowledge of and experience with Interqual Criteria set and software systems preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook required. Use of computer applications related to health care industry required.**For Registered Nurse clinical positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. External applicants must have a minimum of one (1) continuous year of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.**Working ConditionsStandard Hours Bi-Weekly: 15.00 FTE: 0.200000 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes On Call Required: No With Rotation: Work Arrangement: Onsite Union Code: U19 - SEIU 1199 GCH Extended Role Nurses Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly Salary Range: $ 46.44 - $59.42*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.Kaleida Health's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission-critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!