What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED CARE COORDINATOR (RN) position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
Shift Detail: Part-Time; Two(2) 12-hour shifts weekly; Rotating shifts (7a-7:30p/7p-7:30a), will rotate weekend coverage every 4th weekend
The Emergency Department Care Coordinator, in collaboration with the clinical team to include the medical provider, delivers navigation and coordination of services and interventions for identified patient's presenting to the Emergency Department. The Care Coordinator provides status recommendations, strives to promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, and efficient utilization of health services. Ideally the functions of the Care Coordinator will impact metrics to include throughput, length of stay, readmissions, potentially avoidable utilization (PAUs) and denials. The Care Coordinator serves as the Subject Matter Expert for Medicare reimbursement compliance.
Requirements:
- Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field
- Associate Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
- Maryland Registered Nurse License
- American Heart Association CPR Certification
- Case Management Certification within 3 years
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
