CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeCarmichael, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum of two years of acute hospital clinical experience is required, or a Master's degree in Case Management or a Nursing field may substitute for one year of experience.
Current California registered nurse licensure is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required within three months of hiring for employees located within the hospital.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct, document, and update patient discharge plans, facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration and smooth transitions to post-acute care while mitigating readmission risks.
Collaborate with healthcare teams to progress care, optimize inpatient resources using evidence-based guidelines, and ensure timely, appropriate transitions to post-acute services.
Deliver essential patient notifications and education, advocating for patients' needs throughout the care continuum.
Oversee the progression of patient care and facilitate comprehensive discharge planning.
Help identified patients navigate their healthcare journey and prepare for safe transitions to achieve optimal outcomes at the appropriate level of care.

Desired Qualifications

At least five years of nursing experience is preferred.
Certified Case Manager, Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or utilization management certification is preferred.
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field is preferred.
Knowledge of clinical guidelines, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services standards, utilization and case management integration, and the managed care/payer environment is preferred.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, patient and family advocacy, and understanding of patient choice, spiritual needs, cultural factors, language, and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions are desired.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, time management, prioritization, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment are desired.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Care Coordinator, you will help identified patients navigate their healthcare journey and prepare for safe transitions so they can achieve optimal outcomes at the appropriate level of care.

Every day you will oversee the progression of patient care and facilitate comprehensive discharge planning.

To be successful in this role you must possess strong communication and collaboration skills, a keen ability to advocate for patients and families, and a deep understanding of patient choice, spiritual needs, cultural factors, language, and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions.

Conduct, document, and update patient discharge plans, facilitating multi-disciplinary collaboration and smooth transitions to post-acute care, while mitigating readmission risks
Collaborate with healthcare teams to progress care, optimize inpatient resources using evidence-based guidelines, and ensure timely, appropriate post-acute service transitions.
Deliver essential patient notifications and education, advocating for their needs throughout the care continuum.
Possess knowledge of clinical guidelines, CMS standards, utilization/case management integration, and the managed care/payer environment.
Demonstrate strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Exhibit excellent organization, time management, prioritization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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Job Requirements

Required

Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience - OR - a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience.
Current CA RN licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association within three (3) months of hiring if located within hospital.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Preferred

At least five (5) years of nursing experience.
Certified Case Manager (CCM) Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN) or UM Certification.
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community. One Mission. One California

About the Company

CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare network that provides integrated health services across clinics, care sites, hospital locations, home-based services, and virtual care. Its system coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, home health, and telehealth to create a connected patient experience with teams of physicians, nurses, and providers. Unlike many players in health care, it combines a large national footprint with nonprofit, faith-based stewardship, prioritizing charity care and community benefits and focusing on equitable access over margins. Its goal is to create a healthier future for all by building a just, equitable, and accessible health care delivery system grounded in humankindness and collaboration with patients and communities.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2019

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