Saint Luke's Hospital | 4401 Wornall Rd | Kansas City | MO
Full time
JobReq0059675
Job Description
Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator to join our team.
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Coordinator
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours, Days
The Care Coordinator is responsible for big picture focus of care transitions through the continuum. An integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, the Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring quality patient outcomes, monitoring resource utilization and mitigating obstacles to care delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration, communication and coordination. This includes developing and carrying out discharge plans and mitigation of barriers that impede care progression. BSN Degree required within 3 years of start of position.
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Assesses for needs and develops individualized discharge plan.
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Identifies additional services needed and makes appropriate referrals.
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Leads and facilitates multi-disciplinary rounds. Helps to ensure clinical readiness for discharge.
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Collaborates with multidisciplinary team. Assists with throughput management and works to mitigate delays in care.
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In collaboration with attending physician, identifies appropriate length of stay and monitors resource utilization.
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Works with patients, families and caregivers to ensure patient needs are met, and a timely and appropriate discharge plan is implemented.
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Maintains appropriate documentation
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year
Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Bachelor's Degree - Science in Nursing
Job Details
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
Saint Luke's Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke's offers:
http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes
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