What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator Behavioral Health position at Conway Regional?
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who manages a patient’s healthcare and treatment needs and is responsible and accountable for the quality metrics for the Behavioral Health Units. This includes the coordination of personnel to meet patient and provider care needs, the implementation of safety and emergency measures, and facilitation of communication among the health care team, patients, and family members. The Patient Care Coordinator will assume responsibility for the care of adult psychiatric and medical detox patients. The PCC will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures, and standards of the Health System. The PCC will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
This position is designated as a “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of
Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to
patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and
supporting the delivery of health care related services.
teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.
Qualifications
PRE-HIRE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas, required
- Proof of the highest level of nursing education achieved, required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred
- At least 2 years of clinically related or quality improvement experience, preferred
- Professional Board Certification, preferred