POPULATION CARE COORDINATOR

About us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologiesand research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description Support and participates in the Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH) concepts of care coordination and team- based care. Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate healthcare options and services with the goal of increasing the likelihood of improvement to the health status of identified populations across the continuum. • Follow established PCC workflow for utilization and self-management support • Participate in PCMH activities which include but are not limited to: hospital discharge follow-up, care planning, coordination of services, and communication between care providers • Collaborate with patient's medical/health and community-based providers to establish mutual goal-setting including patients and their families/caregivers, utilizing self-management tools. • Provide outreach, care management and education for disease self-management per patient centered goals. Support and participates in the Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH) concepts of care coordination and team- based care. Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate healthcare options and services with the goal of increasing the likelihood of improvement to the health status of identified populations across the continuum. • Follow established PCC workflow for utilization and self-management support • Participate in PCMH activities which include but are not limited to: hospital discharge follow-up, care planning, coordination of services, and communication between care providers • Collaborate with patient's medical/health and community-based providers to establish mutual goal-setting including patients and their families/caregivers, utilizing self-management tools. • Provide outreach, care management and education for disease self-management per patient centered goals. • Identify, document, and mitigate patient barriers to improved outcomes. • Monitor and evaluate the services and community based resources necessary to respond to the individual member's health needs. • Provides telephonic and or in-practice outreach, disease management and/or case management, education, and other clinically based activities for target populations. • Conduct assessments, develop nursing treatment plans and interventions and set goals for treatment plans/behavioral modifications within the scope of licensure in collaboration with other care providers. • Assists physicians and other team members in developing and implementing evidence based practices and care plans for target health populations. • Collect data on quality metrics and track as required for improvement efforts. • Participate in process/quality improvement initiatives to achieve targets as defined by organizational/department goals and objectives. Experience Required 5 years or more clinical experience, Experience in primary care, population or case management preferred Education Requirements Current NJ RN License