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Inpatient Heart Institute Discharge Coordinator

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
place Memphis, 38119
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Full Time

About Job

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Works under the general supervision of the Administrator/Administrative Director of the assigned area and is responsible for organizing the plan of care for patients while providing education and eliminating any potential barriers to treatment. This includes all aspects of the pre- and post visit including scheduling, insurance precertification, coordination of diagnostic testing and follow-up with referring physicians. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

Works under the general supervision of the Administrator/Administrative Director of the assigned area and is responsible for organizing the plan of care for patients while providing education and eliminating any potential barriers to treatment. This includes all aspects of the pre- and post visit including scheduling, insurance precertification, coordination of diagnostic testing and follow-up with referring physicians. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

  • Coordinates the medical care of patients in the program of the assigned area.
  • Contributes to the evaluation, planning, development, and implementation of MHM operations and MHS goals and objectives while coordinating and developing policies, procedures, processes and projects for the assigned area.
  • Communicates effectively to provide optimal patient care and promote professional climate throughout the medical center. Promotes guest relations through implementation of professional role.
  • Functions as liaison between inpatient and outpatient areas, in conjunction with the Program Medical and Surgical Directors, to develop comprehensive plans of care for specialty child or family.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Nursing- RN
  • Master's Degree Nursing- RN

Work Experience Requirements

  • 3-5 years Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital)
  • Pediatric

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
  • Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Proficient in computer operations acquired either through work experience or education, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
  • Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations as would be acquired through completion of high school.
  • Understanding of basic research principals and scientific methods.

Supervision Provided by this Position

  • There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

  • The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
  • Must have good balance and coordination.
  • The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
  • The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  • The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.