Care Coordinator RN

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the progression of care and discharge planning for identified patients requiring these services. The RN Care Coordinator performs this role to meet the individual's health needs while promoting quality of care, cost effective outcomes and by following hospital policies, standards of practice and Federal and State regulations. The position’s emphasis will be on care coordination, communication and collaboration with utilization management, nursing, physicians, ancillary departments, insurers and post acute service providers to progress the care toward optimal outcomes at the appropriate level of care.

The RN Care Coordinator advocates for the patient and family by identifying, valuing, and addressing patient choice, spiritual needs, cultural, language and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions. In addition, the RN Care Coordinator strives to enhance the patient experience.

• Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)) or related healthcare field.
• At least five (5) years of nursing experience.

• RN license in the state(s) covered is required.

• Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification preferred

• BLS required within 3 months of hiring if located within hospital
• Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care.
• Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders
• Professional communication skills.
• Understand how utilization management and case management programs integrate.
• Ability to work as a team player and assist other members of the team where needed.
• Thrive in a fast paced, self-directed environment.
• Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
• Proficient in prioritizing work and delegating where indicated.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

CHI Memorial, a member of Common Spirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Health grades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

$30.76 - $45.76 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.