What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator SW / LPN / RN position at Cayuga Health System?
Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
Care Coordinator SW / LPN / RN
Providing direct patient care coordination for diverse populations, in alignment with CHP network strategic goals and community partnerships. The Care Coordinator collaborates with providers (inpatient and outpatient), hospitals, home care agencies and additional community-based organizations to assure collaborative and consistent patient care delivery. Applicant should have strong personal, analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, organization and decision making skills. The Care Coordinator must possess the ability to function independently and have the flexibility and personal integrity to work in partnership with CHP network stakeholders and partners as assigned. Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize, coordinate, and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity is a must.
Roles and Responsibilities :
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of Cayuga Health Partners.
- Actively participates in CHP trainings and activities as assigned.
- Appropriately recognizes and responds to opportunities for improvement.
- Positively and proactively interacts with team members and network partners.
- Collects data as indicated to meet evaluation needs of the program.
- Prioritizes care programs as assigned and routinely updates practice integration plans. Appropriately documents all patient encounters as indicated.
- Maintains patient confidentiality in the provision of quality care.
- Serves as a representative of CHP, CHS, and practices as assigned.
- Participates in special projects in alignment with system and network goals.
- Practices always within scope - activities may be carried out within the role provided you have the knowledge, skills, and experience to do so lawfully, safely and effectively.
- Actively participates in organizational and community committees.
Required Skills and Experience :
Education - Minimum Bachelors in SW, LPN Certificate, or Associate's degree (or higher) in the field of nursing.
Experience - Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in an acute care hospital setting or alternate health care case management experience. Knowledge of community-based organizations and strong communication, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills required.
Licensure - Current unrestricted NY state RN licensure where indicated.
Physical Requirements :
Location and Travel Requirements :
Pay Range Disclosure :
Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
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Salary : $32 - $45
