Care Coordinator

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department

10007910 Case Management

Work Shift

NMMC Tupelo

Job Description

The Coordinator - Care RN at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting patient assessments to determine their needs and barriers to disease management or recovery. They implement interventions, monitor the effectiveness of care plans, and coordinate transition of care to post-acute services. The Coordinator educates patients and family members on the provided services and collaborates with various healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinates

• Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery.
• Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the patient’s care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential. progression delays.
• Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment.
• Coordinates transition of care as indicated.
• Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Reporting

• Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards.
• Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care.
• Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members.

Education

• Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided.
• Attend and provide continuing education in-services.
• Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams.

Communicates

• Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff, and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities.
• Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient.
• Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required.

Quality Improvement

• Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs.

Regulation

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required
• Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required
• Excellent interpersonal skills; required
• Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Participate in Best Practice Models for care transitions
• Demonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service area
• Embraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organization
• Represents NMMC in a positive, professional manner
• Must have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family members
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Constantly
• Sitting. Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range

$68,432.00 - $113,172.80

Education

Associate’s Degree | Nursing | Required Bachelor’s Degree | Nursing | Required Master’s Degree | Nursing | Not Required

Certifications

Registered Nurse (MS) - MS Board of Nursing