Care Coordinator

Job Title

Functions to serve as an advocate, educator and coordinator of services for at-risk patients.

Department Description

SHS Surgical Specialists provide general, vascular, thoracic, breast and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.

Experience/Education/Qualifications

Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required.

One (1) year experience in a healthcare setting required. Two (2) years nursing experience preferred.

Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Experience in the following preferred:

• Outpatient, ambulatory care and/or community healthcare.
• Care coordination.
• A primary care related setting.
• Chronic conditions.
• Electronic medical information systems.

Bilingual preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.

Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

Communication - Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.

Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Medical Terminology - Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a nonjudgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.