RN Clinical Care Coordinator

Company: Geisinger
Location: Prompton
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Job Title: RN Clinical Care Coordinator
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Rotation
Work Type: Full time
Department: GCMC Care Management Team
Date Posted: 12/03/2021
Job ID: R-23995
Job SummaryFacilitates processes on a daily basis to expedite patient's care across the continuum. Coordinates interdisciplinary care services. Interviews each new patient and/or family on admission and formulates expected outcomes and discharge plan assuring continuity of care. Facilitates the patient and family toward expected outcomes. Insures appropriate use of hospital resources by reviewing medical records of all patients admitted to the hospital and evaluating appropriateness of admission and continued stay.
Job Duties

• Using utilization management principles, insures that patient's care is necessary and appropriate, covered by third party payors and follow up is complete.
• Screen for quality eventsmanual for morbidity and mortality.
• Enters focus study for blood and blood products.
• Performs quality entry for related admissions.
• Uses case management skills insuring that patients move efficiently along the continuum of care.
• Reviews the medical record and screens each new patient admission to the unit discussing the expected length of stay and anticipate post hospital nursing care needs Works cooperatively as a member of the interdisciplinary team to insure appropriate use of hospital resources and progression of care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop, review and revised the patient's point of care.
• Assists in obtaining vital results from diagnostic testing and assures they are communicated to the physician.
• Investigates and attempts to resolve delays, duplication or fragmentation of patient care service to improve efficiency and quality of care.
• Reports these issues to the appropriate department.
• Refers to social services any case requiring consultation due to, but not limited to, family dynamics, need for financial assistance, housing, maternal and child concerns and community service including home health services or placement for lesser level of care.
• Identifies patients with suspected infections and refers to the Infection Control Coordinator.
• Encourages outpatient testing when appropriate.Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
  Position Details
  • Hours: 11AM to 9:30PM
  • Weekends/Holidays: rotation of weekends and holidays - will be reviewed at interview
  • Travel: None
  • Union: YesThe RN Clinical Care Coordinator role allows nurses who are looking to transition away from the bedside to continue to use their nursing and critical thinking skills in a fast paced environment where no two days are ever the same. It is a challenging, yet rewarding role that gives you the opportunity to positively affect the lives of patients and families. You will be able to maintain a good work life balance and you will be surrounded by a supportive interdisciplinary team.**********************************************************************************************At Geisinger, the caring that we provide to our patients and members also extends to you and your family. Our competitive compensation and benefits package helps you and your loved ones stay healthy, meet your financial goals and thrive professionally and personally.
    • Benefits: Geisinger offers a comprehensive suite of healthcare benefits, including medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage. And with our healthcare benefits, you'll also receive care from one of the top innovative healthcare systems in the country. Our suite of benefits supports you and your family in a variety of ways, including coverage for same-sex or opposite-sex spouses, domestic partners and their children and stepchildren.
    • Paid Time Off: Our generous paid-time-off packages allow you to take the time you need to travel, rest, and care for and reconnect with friends and family. We also offer paid military and parental leave.
    • Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to create an environment where our patients, health plan members and employees can be their most authentic selves. Join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). ERGs provide opportunities for all Geisinger employees to build internal and external networks and further develop professionally. ERGs are formed around common identities but are open to all employees.
    • Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement: -We offer tuition reimbursement towards both undergraduate and graduate degrees.(Part time and Full Time Positions only)
    • Retirement: We contribute 5% of your salary to your retirement plan and offer auto-enrollment to make saving convenient for you.
      EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
      ExperienceMinimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
      Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
      Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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