Job Summary
• RN Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the progression of care and discharge planning for patients requiring these services, promoting quality of care, cost‑effective outcomes and compliance with hospital policies, state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities
Coordinate care and discharge planning, working with utilization management, nursing, physicians, ancillary departments, insurers and post‑acute service providers to progress care toward optimal outcomes.
Advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing patient choice, spiritual needs, cultural, language and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions.
Enhance the patient experience by providing patient‑centered coordination and communication.
Schedule
PRN – Mostly weekends 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (time may vary) and some weekdays 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Location
St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City, Kansas.
Job Requirements
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
Nationally accredited Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
RN license in applicable state of employment required
Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Master’s degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of acute experience
At least five years of total nursing experience required
Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM‑RN) or UM Certification preferred
Experience working with EMR preferred
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards strongly preferred
BLS from the American Heart Association required within three months of hire if located within the hospital
Physical Requirements
Medium work – can exert up to 50 lbs force occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.