Day (United States of America)
Department:
100 - 839700 TG - Quality and Patient SafetyTo focus on improving the clinical and financial services of selected patient population meeting condition specific criteria. To provide professional services of a Care Manager in the role of a navigator to coordinate comprehensive healthcare services. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: patient assessment, care planning, coordination of resources, patient and caregiver education, and patient advocacy across the continuum of care. The goal is to improve patient compliance with prescribed treatment, coordination of follow-up care upon discharge and to prevent exacerbation of illness requiring readmission. Targeted diagnosis include but are not limited to Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, and Stroke.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, RN, BSN preferred.
CM or CPHQ certified preferred.
3-5 years clinical experience preferred, preferably in the Telemetry or Critical Care areas working with identified patient population and discharge planning of this population.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.
Terrebonne General Health System has been building a reputation based on quality and is a nationally recognized health care organization that provides state-of-the-art technology and advanced services.
Terrebonne General is a public, non-profit health care system consisting of a 321 licensed bed acute care facility complete with a range of services such as a Women’s Center, cancer care services, an outpatient surgery center, diagnostic imaging services, Women’s Diagnostic and Breast Imaging Center, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and emergency care services.
Terrebonne General takes pride in being the largest community-based hospital in the tri-parish area of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes. The medical center serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1500 employees. In addition, the system currently has a medical staff of over 150 physicians offering a variety of specialties ranging from family practice to cardiovascular surgery.
Terrebonne General is accredited by Joint Commission, the national body that ensures that member hospitals meet established standards for quality of patient care. Terrebonne General is also a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association and is also a member of Premier, a purchasing organization of several hundred hospitals throughout the entire United States.
