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The Care Coordinator RN (CC RN) plays a crucial role in evaluating transitional care requirements, coordinating care throughout the healthcare continuum, and engaging with patients and their families to ensure their needs are met. The CC RN effectively plans to address patient needs, manage length of stay, and optimize resource utilization. This position integrates and coordinates care facilitation, care progression, and transitional care planning.

• Assessment:
  • Initiates assessments based on initial screenings to identify chronic disease management needs and psychosocial risk factors, as well as available resources for discharge.
  • Collaborates with financial counselors and/or utilization management nurses to evaluate insurance and coverage requirements for all payers, ensuring compliance.
  • Works closely with patients, families, physicians, and the care team to establish and support care progression and discharge plans.
  • Regularly meets with physicians and the care team to ensure timely and effective patient management.
• Disposition Planning:
  • Oversees all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients.
  • Implements discharge plans promptly and provides necessary resources efficiently.
  • Engages with patients and families to assess needs and develop personalized discharge plans in collaboration with physicians.
  • Identifies and documents barriers to timely discharge.
  • Ensures consensus on discharge plans among patients, families, physicians, care teams, and payers.
  • Responds to referrals for post-acute needs from physicians and the care team.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary rounds to confirm estimated discharge dates and recommend appropriate care transitions.
  • Facilitates post-acute referrals through departmental processes for smooth transitions to the next level of care.
  • Refers cases for social work intervention as per departmental guidelines.
  • Considers cultural and religious beliefs while providing services and ensuring continuity of care.
• Care Progression:
  • Collaborates with physicians and the care team to ensure effective communication regarding patient care progression for timely delivery of services.
  • Proactively identifies and addresses delays or obstacles in diagnostics or treatments that could hinder discharge.
  • Discusses with physicians the necessity of inpatient testing that may be more suitable for outpatient settings.
  • Actively works to resolve discharge barriers and escalates issues to appropriate leaders for swift resolution.
• Documentation:
  • Completes and documents initial clinical and psychosocial assessments in the medical record.
  • Ensures all records are current and documentation is clear and concise.
  • Maintains timely and accurate documentation in progress notes regarding interactions with patients, families, physicians, care teams, and community partners related to discharge plans.
  • Records all services arranged or delivered in the electronic medical record.
  • Tracks avoidable days and reports trends that may lead to unfavorable outcomes.
• Professional Development:
  • Completes all initial and ongoing competency assessments, mandatory education, and population-specific training.
  • Supports departmental goals that contribute to the organization's success.
  • Serves as a mentor or preceptor for student interns when applicable.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
  • Adheres to all organizational policies, work standards, and codes of conduct.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

• Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT (Multi-state Compact).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or equivalent.

• A minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care setting is required.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrates maturity, self-confidence, objectivity, and a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to perform well under pressure, adapt to change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong assessment, interviewing, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations is essential.
• Familiarity with community and statewide resources and programs.
• Able to collaborate effectively with physicians, care team members, and patients/families to facilitate care progression during transitions.

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