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Work Shift : Day
Work Day(s) : Friday, Thursday, Wednesday
Shift Start Time : 8:00 AM
Shift End Time : 5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type : Regular
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Job Description : Provides clinically and evidenced-based patient care coordination. Supports delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, and efficient patient care at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta. Coordinates assessment, interdisciplinary discharge planning, and implementation of home healthcare and related services to assigned patients discharged from a Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta facility. The schedule is Wednesday-Friday from 8AM to 5PM.
Experience :
3 years RN experience with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR
Current Childrens nurse with 5 years RN experience with an Associates degree in Nursing (Current Childrens nurse with an Associates degree in Nursing is required to obtain a BSN within 2.5 years of hire date)
3 years of broad clinical experience, predominantly in pediatric care
Preferred Qualifications :
Master's degree
Experience in care coordination, case management, discharge planning, and utilization review
Education :
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Certification Summary :
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
Registered Nurse Case Management Certification from approved accrediting organization within 1 year of meeting eligibility requirements, within 2 years of hire for a 0.8 FTE or greater, or within 3 years of hire for a 0.6 FTE or less
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities :
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective decision making/problem-solving skills and demonstration of creativity in problem-solving
Influential leadership skills
Demonstrated effective critical thinking skills and ability to anticipate patient discharge needs
Moderate to expert computer skills
Working knowledge of financial aspects of third-party payors and reimbursement
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Job Responsibilities :
Completes initial screen of all patients on admission (not to exceed within 24 hours of admission) utilizing specific trigger criteria to identify needs related to care coordination and/or discharge planning.
Develops, initiates, and implements a robust transition care plan in collaboration with clinical team for all applicable patients.
Cultivates and maintains effective interaction/communication with members of medical staff, nursing staff, social workers, and others to drive care coordination process and facilitate continuity of patient care.
Communicates with all members of multidisciplinary team to facilitate care coordination process for assigned workload.
Communicates with home health agencies, third-party payors, and other community resources as needed to coordinate discharge needs.
Facilitates and provides ongoing communication with patient/family and interdisciplinary staff to identify and resolve potential barriers.
Facilitates care conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, and other meetings.
Participates in focused system initiatives and facilitates clinical practice guidelines at the patient level.
Performs outpatient and clinic care coordination and monitors care as patients transition between outpatient and inpatient services where appropriate.
Refers cases identified as risk management, peer review, or quality issues to appropriate personnel.
Performs other responsibilities as required.
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address : 2220 North Druid Hills Road
Job Family : Nursing-Bedside
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care