Care Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Management (Days)

The role of the Care Coordinator RN is to ensure that each patient is treated at the appropriate level of care, and that transition to the next level is appropriate and complete. The Care Coordinator RN will work under the director of the department to coordinate a multidisciplinary approach to organize and coordinate effective, efficient, quality care.

The coordinator will work within the multidisciplinary team to develop a transitional plan that is appropriate for the patient as related to benefits, resources, and medical condition. The coordinator actively uses assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation. The coordinator strives for improvements in the quality and cost-efficiency of medical care and the client's quality of life.

Education

Associate Degree or 2 years of college coursework

Experience

Three years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

• ALABAMA REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
• GEORGIA REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years clinical experience, medical surgical experience preferred.
• Case management experience preferred.
• Ability to function within a synergistic team concept.
• Current Georgia and Alabama RN license. BSN MSN preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and organize information and data.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and make appropriate decisions following organizational and departmental policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Knowledge of utilization review guidelines, case management principles, and regulatory and accreditation standards.