What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN CARE COORDINATOR - CARE MANAGEMENT - FT - MED SURG position at Parkland Health & Hospital?
RN Care Coordinator - Care Management - FT
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Establishes and maintains an efficient, cost effective care management process by determining patient financial and medical eligibility, medical necessity, and by developing, implementing and monitoring individual patient plans of care and communicating these plans to patients, families, and Parkland staff to ensure quality patient care throughout the healthcare continuum and compliance with program / Parkland policies and procedures. Responsible for the maintaining the knowledge and skill set related to utilization review, care coordination, performance improvement and professional licensure and certification.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Education : Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Experience : Must have two (2 ) years of hospital or community based patient care nursing, preferably in assigned clinical area. Prefer case management, utilization review, and / or discharge planning experience.
Certification / Registration / Licensure
- Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact RN license.
- Care Management and Utilization Management Services Only
- Preferred Healthcare provider CPR course completion card.
- Must have current healthcare provider CPR course completion card from one of the following :
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Military Training Network
Skills or Special Abilities
Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Nearest Major Market : Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market : Fort Worth
Job Segment : Nursing, Registered Nurse, Healthcare Administration, Patient Care, Medicare, Healthcare
