The Care Coordinator at University Health is responsible for assessing patients for appropriate placement in acute or observation beds and coordinating care diversions to suitable services. This role demands strong clinical knowledge and communication skills to effectively liaise between medical staff, nursing, patients, and families. The position requires a registered nurse license, clinical certifications, and experience in case management or hospital quality assurance.
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
At the front door of University Health, this role serves to screen patients needing placement in acute or observation beds for the purposes of correct status determinations, and the coordination of appropriate diversions to home or other level of care more appropriate for the services needed to be rendered. This position requires assertive clinical acumen and communication skills for serving in the liaison roles with medical staff, nursing, and patients and families.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN preferred. National certification (e.g. CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is preferred. Three years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred. Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality assurance experience is preferred. Must complete a Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire date.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. National certification in related field is preferred. Case Manager Certification (CCM or ANCC) is highly desirable.
care coordination, patient placement, case management, clinical assessment, RN licensure, hospital nursing, clinical documentation, utilization review, patient liaison, healthcare coordination
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