What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator position at Avera Health?
Key Responsibilities
- Provides resident care by reviewing physician prescriptions, communicating nursing care plans, and coordinating with healthcare providers.
- Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories, examining residents, and documenting their physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors.
- Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing resident care goals, instructing residents, family, and friends to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Evaluates resident care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against resident care standards, and re-evaluating care objectives.
Requirements
- Active license in the state of practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- 1-3 years experience working in a clinical or long-term care environment.
