RN Care Coordinator

Overview

Job Summary And Responsibilities - see responsibilities below.

• Completes and documents a discharge planning assessment on patients identified by the designated screening process, or upon request.
• Reassesses the patient as appropriate and updates the plan accordingly.
• Facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan, engaging other relevant health team members, the patient and/or patient representative and post-acute care providers in accordance with the patient’s clinical or psychosocial needs, choices and available resources.
• Oversees and evaluates the implementation of the discharge plan.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure progression of care and appropriate utilization of inpatient resources using established evidence-based guidelines/criteria.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and post-acute service providers to ensure timely and smooth transitions to the most appropriate type and setting of post-acute services based upon the patient’s clinical needs.
• Identifies risk for readmission and implements interventions to mitigate those risks for at least a 30-day period.
• Responsible for delivery of appropriate patient notifications and related documentation.
• Responsible for patient education and advocacy.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license.
• 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.

CHI Health Lakeside is West Omaha's only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body, mind, and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world, we provide a full range of services including: maternity, cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services.

$32.70 - $48.65 /hour