RN CV Patient Care Coordinator

Job Description:

1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. To perform psychosocial and discharge screening assessments, provide clinical counseling, develop and implement a safe plan for discharge with appropriate referrals to other health care team members, community agencies / resources and after care facilities, as well as be an advocate to the client/families and significant others served by Doylestown Hospital.

1. Coordinate a seamless experience for the acute in-patient, significant others and family members from pre-admission testing through discharge by developing and implementing a safe discharge plan.

1. Document in the medical record and on departmental worksheets.

1. Participate in collection, collation, analysis, and plan development and orientation to promote the delivery of efficient, quality services.

1. Coordinate, develop and facilitate quality cardiac education for the person with cardiac disease, the nursing staff, physicians or family members taking care of a cardiac patient at Doylestown Hospital.

1. Participates in the collection and entering of data for cardiac surgery database registry. Coordinates denial management appeals, medical assistance clinical reviews and utilization reviews.

Job Qualifications:

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A. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, Bachelor's Degree required. Current licensure in the Commonwealth of PA as an RN, preferred Case Management certification.

B. Experience: Minimum of three (3) years inpatient clinical experience with cardiac patients and experience with Case Management, Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, or other appropriate health-related relevant clinical experience.

C. Other Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills necessary. Highly refined assessment skills, computer skills, and strong organizational and decision making skills are required. Ability to work independently with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships. Certified in CPR. Ability to manage and perform well under stress.

D. Training time once hired: Three (3) months