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RN - Admissions Case Coordinator Position Summary
The Admission Case Manager is an active member of the Patient Care Management and ED team. The role combines every function of case management, from Access through Discharge planning, and post-discharge from the ED. The case manager serves, manages, and supports internal and external customers, communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills, participates in performance improvement initiatives and programs, participates as a team member, and is accountable for own work responsibilities.
Three core responsibilities of the Admission Case Manager are to provide :
Consultation and direction for physicians about the appropriate determination of the level of care, specifically Observation vs. Inpatient status.
Discharge planning directly from the ED to levels such as Acute rehab, SNF, and homecare services.
Development and implementation of care plans for those patients who visit the ED frequently.
RN - Admissions Care Coordinator Position Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred and current MD RN licensure required.
Experience
Minimum of 1 to 3 years experience in an acute care hospital.
Home health, case management experience with an insurance carrier or HMO and / or Utilization Review and discharge planning experience preferred.
CPR Required.
Mental Demands
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of microcomputer software such as : (WordPerfect, Word, Lotus, Excel and graphics (windows based.)
Demonstrated skill in working as part of a team.
Solid analytical skill (ability to turn raw data into information).
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time effectively.
Responsibilities for Assets
Contributes to department budget development and efficient use of department resources.
Contact with others
High level of contact with patients, staff, administration, management and public.
RN - Admissions Care Coordinator Work Schedule
12 hour shifts with 24 / 7 coverage.
Assigned shift may require rotation to opposite shift.
RN - Admissions Care Coordinator Benefits
At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.
