Job Description

Job Summary

This role supports care coordination activities within ambulatory services; specifically for the medical group. Performs all duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in overseeing the practice's care coordination initiatives.
• Assist with and facilitate the transition of care from inpatient settings such as hospital, rehabilitation facilities and skilled nursing facilities to home.
• Develops a comprehensive, collaborative care plan, based on provider treatment plan and patient/family goals for recently discharged patients and promote adherence to physician/provider recommendations and instructions.
• Provide individual patient/family education and self-management support that is appropriate based on language, cognitive abilities, literacy level, learning style, cultural norms, patient preference, readiness for change and resources available.
• Identifies and implement cost effective problem solving, process improvement, risk assessment and the reduction of waste.
• Completed assigned goals.

Specifications

• Baptist-Desoto Pre-Op Clinic

Experience

Minimum Required

• 3 years’ experience on current unit or in Specialty area

Preferred/Desired

• Exp with utilization review processes

Education

Minimum Required

• BSN or equivalent years experience

Preferred/Desired

• Masters in Nursing or related field

Training

Minimum Required

• CPR

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Strong analytical and data management skills. comfortable seeking direction and assistance from appropriate resources. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record. Comply with all HIPAA regulations - maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Customer Service Oriented ? friendly, cheerful, helpful and cognizant of patient needs. Ability to work independently and exercise clinical judgment in interactions with providers, payers, patients and their families. Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by a capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.

Preferred/Desired

• Familiar with scope of practice and licensure regulations

Licensure

• Registered Nurse

Minimum Required

• CPR

Preferred/Desired