RN - Care Coordinator - Complex Case RN

RN Complex Care Coordinator

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

The RN Complex Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing complex patient transitional care needs, coordinating care across the continuum, and engaging with patient and family to assure care needs are met. Serves as an expert resource for complex patient and situations and serves as a consultant to the other care team members regarding patient's clinical, psychosocial and resource needs. In conjunction with the patient and physician, the Complex Care Coordinator assesses, coordinates, and implements a timely, safe patient discharge plan to the next appropriate level of care. Overall, this role draws on the strong clinical and social expertise of the Care Coordinator to integrate and coordinate the most challenging patients transitional care plans based on needs and resources available.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Assessment
• Complex Disposition Planning
• Documentation
• Professional Development and Initiative
• Precepting/Mentoring

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a masters degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. Required or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• Reg Nurse - Board Cert or RN - Multi-state Compact
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor
• Accredited Case Manager-Preferred or Certified Case Manager-Preferred

Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required

Minimum 3 years of experience in healthcare in the acute care setting, related field, skilled care or community environment in care coordination. Required and Minimum 2 years in care coordination in the acute care setting. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skill. Must possess maturity, self-confidence, objectivity, and positive attitude. Self-directed with the ability to function well under stress, handle change, and function in a fast-paced environment Strong assessment, interview, organizational and problem-solving skills. Knowledge regarding local, state and federal regulations required. Knowledge of community and state-wide resources and programs. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, members of the care team, and the patient/family to assist through the continuum of care.

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