What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Care Coordinator position at Peninsula Regional Medical Center?
- Seaford, DE
- TidalHealth Nanticoke
- Patient Care Management
- Part Time - Monday - Friday; rotating weekend call - 8am-4:30pm
- Req #: 35881
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RN – Patient Care Coordinator Position Summary
The primary function of the RN - Patient Care Coordinator is to coordinate the patient’s care across all departments, disciplines and providers. They ensure appropriate continued stay utilization while providing appropriate and safe discharge planning. The RN – Patient Care Coordinator also functions as patient advocates and liaisons to regulatory agencies, insurance companies, and various state agencies. This team provides support to Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, and Women’s and Children areas 7 days a week.
RN – Patient Care Coordinator Position Requirements
- Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
- Home health, case management experience with an insurance carrier or HMO and/or Utilization Review and discharge planning experience preferred.
- Case Management certification preferred
RN – Patient Care Coordinator Work Schedule
- Day shift Monday-Friday, Evening and weekend work as assigned.
RN – Patient Care Coordinator Benefits
- At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
- Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.