What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Patient Care Coordinator position at Shodair Children's Hospital?
Description
The Float Patient Care Coordinator is a support position for the Case Management Department and works under the direction of the Manager of Targeted Case Management. The Float does not have an assigned patient caseload; however, the position supports Acute, Residential and Resource Patient Care Coordinators with coverage needs. The Float Patient Care Coordinator provides skills coaching to patients in a group setting at least 4 times weekly and participates in 1:1 care coordination service.
The Float exemplifies proper Patient Care Coordinator process to include coordinated care to patients by developing, monitoring, and coordinating interdisciplinary care in conjunction with the treatment team. The Float Patient Care Coordinator provides effective leadership and advocacy in building relationships between teams, families, and other community professionals. The Float Patient Care Coordinator is required to complete their own billing and note documentation to comply with hospital and governing agency standards.
This position supports Acute and Residential Unit and Resource Patient Care Coordinators to identify, coordinates mental health and supportive services. The Float Patient Care Coordinator assists families in navigating community services and systems and can help in the application and referral process.
Requirements
Shodair is looking for a Float Patient Care Coordinator to join the team! The Float PCC does not have an assigned patient caseload; however, the position supports Acute, Residential and Resource Patient Care Coordinators with coverage needs. The Float Patient Care Coordinator provides skills coaching to patients in a group setting at least 4 times weekly and participates in 1:1 care coordination service.
The right candidate for this position is someone who:
- Exemplifies proper Patient Care Coordinator process to include coordinated care to patients by developing, monitoring, and coordinating interdisciplinary care in conjunction with the treatment team.
- Provides effective leadership and advocacy in building relationships between teams, families, and other community professionals.
- Is flexible in their work environment and willing to go where needed to support the needs of the patients
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary education or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field strongly preferred.
- At least 3 year of experience serving people with mental illness is required.
- 5 years of experience in case management or patient care in a healthcare or social services delivery system preferred. 1 Year experience in a patient care setting.
