Job Description

Clinical Coordinator (casual) - Inpatient Care Management (261090)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a casual, non benefit earning Clinical Coordinator -Sr. Staff Nurse to join our team. Casual nurses are nurses who have no regular appointed scheduled hours (no assigned FTE). Nurses may not have a casual position and a regularly scheduled position within the same facility. Casual nurses must make themselves available to work a minimum of two (2) open 8-hour minimum length or the equivalent number of hours per four (4)-week scheduling period at straight time, a minimum of one shift must be a weekend shift. Casual nurses must also make themselves available to work two (2) of the following holiday shifts per calendar year: New Year's Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Holiday shifts must be full eight or twelve hour shifts. A minimum of one of the holidays must be a winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's).The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the care delivered to an assigned group of patients through multidisciplinary and patient/family collaboration to ensure quality and cost effective outcomes are delivered ensuring appropriate use of resources. Coordination involves assessment, planning, support, and evaluation of patient care and related outcomes. Activities to be performed are patient/family interviews, clinical resource management, utilization management and coordination of transition planning.The Clinical Coordinator is an active contributor in the development of systems to improve the care coordination of assigned patient populations. This role encompasses coordination of utilization management and transition planning team members assigned to the unit/service line/clinic. Care management establishes a system of care across the continuum of care to ensure seamless transition to the right service, right providers and the right time and encourages patients and families to manage their own health. Such care is facilitated by a clinical coordinator. RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides Care Coordination for patients, physicians and care providersPlan, implement and evaluate transition functions and activities for a caseload of patients across the continuum careContribute to the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans that meet patient population goals/standardsEnsure implementation of the treatment plan for achievement of clinical outcomes consistent with the needs and preferences of the patient and familyCommunicate with patients families and the health care team to ensure seamless transitions between levels of careEnable efficient movement of patients through the care process by reducing delays and ensuring appropriate resource utilization. Involve patients and families in the discharge, transition processesProvide services to streamline plans of care, reduce hospital readmissions, ease the transition to long term services and supports, and interrupt patterns of frequent hospital emergency department useFacilitate implementation of best practice standardsMaintain plan of care across continuum of careResponsible for a caseload of patientsIncorporate utilization review activates concurrently across the continuum of careActively track outcomes and participate in quality activities specific to patient population/departments servedProvide information/education to healthcare providers to support changes for care delivery to patients and patient populations that meet quality, cost, and service goalsDelegate tasks as appropriate to other members of the health care teamPromote effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectivesIdentify and address potential legal and ethical issues around care management/care coordinationDemonstrate understanding of reimbursement mechanisms and the impact of length of stay on quality, financial and satisfaction outcomesCoordinate with payer case management to ensure coordinator effective approach to help patient meet goals Help to evaluate effectiveness of interventions related to cost and length of stay goalsDemonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environmentDemonstrate understanding of diversity issues related to patient careUnderstand and meet the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Program; complies with the standards set by department policy, The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies governing activities within the department 100% of the timeUnderstand and meet the requirements for health care home certificationMake field visits to patients homes

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:--Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing,--Must have worked as a professional nurse for the past three to five years--Must have 1 year of recent professional nursing (RN) experience in a Med/Surg inpatient setting--Must have 1 year of demonstrated experience in inpatient case management/care coordination--Must have demonstrated professional leadership (i.e., charge, team leader, preceptor, committee chair, etc.)--Current Minnesota RN licensure Preferred Qualifications:Case management certification preferred but not required

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Total Rewards Package:

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department: Inpatient Care Management

Primary Location

: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level

: Staff

Employee Status

: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Union/Non Union: Non-Union

Min: $39.26

Max: $72.85

Job Posting

: Sep-15-2026