What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator-Care RN position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Coordinator-Care RN
Job Code 21194
FLSA Status
Job Family NURSING
Job Summary
Promotes patient-centered care among the healthcare team by providing coordination, collaboration and clinical expertise to meet patient needs and achieve optimal outcomes. Promotes prudent utilization of all resources. Serves as the patient's advocate by coordinating resources and services necessary to meet the patient's continuing care needs. Ensure flow of medical information between providers and points of care and close gaps where possible. Communicates and utilizes policies that support patient's fundamental right to considerate care, protects their personal dignity and respects their cultural, psychosocial and spiritual values in an effort to meet patient care needs and preferences. Reports to the Director of Care Coordination. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Promotes patient-centered care among the healthcare team by providing coordination, collaboration and clinical expertise to meet patient needs and achieve optimal outcomes.
Promotes prudent utilization of resources.
Serves as the patient's advocate by coordinating resources and services necessary to meet the patient's continuing care needs.
Assists in Performance Improvement activities by identifying, monitoring and reporting quality measures, and participating in quality improvement teams.
Communicates and utilizes policies that support patient's fundamental right to considerate care, protects their personal dignity and respects their cultural, psychosocial and spiritual values in an effort to meet patient's care needs and preference.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development by attendance and/or participation in continuing education programs.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
RN with 1-3 years professional practice experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting. RN with 5 years experience in acute care or ambulatory setting. Experience in a payer environment is highly desirable. Case management certification desired.
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Associates degree Bachelors degree in nursing
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Advanced communication, conflict management, organizational and planning skills. Advanced computer literacy skills.
Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Must have appropriate state licensure and/or certification. RN, Must have appropriate state licensure and/or certification. CCM; ACM
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
Light
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Not Anticipated
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Continuous
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing
Yes Accurate Accurate Accurate
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Occasional
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Occasional
Environmental Requirements - Other
