Overview
Fairview Health Services is looking for Registered Nurse Care Coordinator at our Burnsville Orthopedic Surgery This position is approved for 80 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible position. Some of the benefits we offer at Fairview include medical insurance - as low as $0, dental insurance - also a $0 option, PTO (up to 24 days per year starting), Tuition Reimbursement, and 403B with up to a 6% employer match; click here to learn more. Pay for this role starts at $38.50 and increases based on experience.

Responsibilities Job Description
This position focuses on an area of a specific medical specialty or chronic care condition. Serves as a resource and educator to patient, medical and hospital staff within the specialty. Coordinates care efforts for a safe, effective, efficient and patient centered transition along the health continuum. Provides pro-active disease management using evidence based practices. Acts as a liaison between patient/family, medical staff and others involved in treatment, promoting patient centered care based on health care goals and priorities. This role will also complete tasks as a Nurse Navigator in the orthopedic department as well.

• Identifies particular needs and implements quality standards of nursing care in area of clinical specialty.
• Facilitates timely referrals and fosters positive relations with community providers.
• Evaluates and documents status and follows patient progress through phone calls, test results and report preparation. Evaluates quality of nursing care via patient rounds.
• Provides pro-active disease management using evidence based practices.
• Serves as a liaison between patient/family, medical staff and others involved in treatment, promoting patient centered care based on jointly determined health care goals and priorities
• Collaborates with appropriate staff to provide coordinated transition of care across the healthcare continuum.
• Provides direct patient care in the area of specialty.
• Establishes individual nursing care plans. Provides education, counseling, medication management, and general health information to patients and patient representatives.
• Triages patient concerns and responds between visits under provider direction, to reduce relapse or inpatient care.
• Functions as a resource to patient care units, outpatient clinics and medical staff regarding the clinical specialty.
• Provides education services to patients and their support network and other hospital staff regarding the clinical specialty. Develops content, resource materials and coordinates the educational plan
• Assists with research projects which may include collection data, data analysis and evaluation. May identify research projects.
• Tracks database with patient(s)outcomes and other specific categories as advised by physician.

Qualifications
Required

• Three years of specialty experience doing care coordination -OR- licensed RN with five years of clinical experience
• Licensed RN in State of MN
• BLS within 30 days of orientation

Preferred

• Licensed RN with four year Baccalaureate Degree
• Two years of RN experience in the specialty area or previous care coordination experience.
• Specialized knowledge of the specialty and conditions of served population.

Other Skills We Desire at Fairview:
High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service/patient service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal/communication skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to accept change and empower those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. An understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.

EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status