Job Information
Dignity Health RN Care Coordinator in Long Beach, California
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
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.
Qualifications
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.
California RN license
AHA BLS card
Ability to pass annual Inter-rater reliability test for Utilization Review product(s) used.
Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care.
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.
Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects
Preferred
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.
Certified Case Manager (CCM) Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN) or UM Certification preferred
Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred.
Pay Range
$53.01 - $66.19 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.