What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infectious Disease RN Care Coordinator position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a RN Care Coordinator for Infectious Disease, you will be a central figure in patient care, seamlessly navigating the healthcare journey to achieve optimal outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
You will work with a team of providers who are leading experts in the field and have been consistently nominated among Seattle’s Top Infectious Diseases doctors. They provide individualized care for patients 16 years and older with the entire spectrum of possible or confirmed infectious diseases. Every day, you will strategically assess, plan, and facilitate comprehensive care across the continuum, expertly advocating for patients while collaborating with physicians, nursing, departments, insurers, and post-acute providers to ensure timely, high-quality transitions.To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical acumen, exceptional communication and advocacy skills, and a strategic mindset, all driven by a passion for optimizing patient care across every touchpoint.
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Master's degree in Case Management orNursing field in lieu of one (1) year experience
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington (RN-WA)
- BLS required within three (3) months of hiring if located within hospital.
- Ability to pass annual Inter-rater reliability test for Utilization Review product(s) used.
- Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care.
- Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Professional communication skills.
- Understand how utilization management and case management programs integrate.
- Ability to work as a team player and assist other members of the team where needed.
- Thrive in a fast paced, self-directed environment.
- Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
- Proficient in prioritizing work and delegating where indicated.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
Preferred
- Experience managing patients with chronic disease in an ambulatory setting.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field
- At least five (5) years of nursing experience.
- Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification
- Knowledge of managed care and payer environment.
Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
Salary : $53 - $88