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Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Cancer Center - Kalamazoo

Title

Sickle Cell Practice Clinical Care Coordinator- Full Time Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Kalamazoo

Preferred candidate will have experience with treating and coordinating the care of Sickle Cell patients. This position will support pediatric to adult patients during their transition of care. This position is located at both the Bronson Pediatric and Hematology practice and the Kalamazoo Cancer Center.

Responsible for navigating patients through transitions of care in the healthcare system, inpatient services to outpatient services to home, based on individual and patient population needs. Serves as a clinical resource to patients, families, and staff in the delivery of care to all patients. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide a continuum of care that is efficient, cost-effective, minimizes fragmentation, and achieves desired treatment outcomes. Ensures communication between patient/family and all healthcare providers. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2-5 years of experience including clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience Master's degree preferred
• Licensed RN in good standing with the State of Michigan required.
• Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, databases, and other software relevant to the job
• Must have excellent communication skills (orally, face to face and/or by telephone, and in writing) and a positive customer relations orientation
• Positive confrontation skills and a persuasive style will be essential to the success of this position
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving and critical thinking in care for patients during transitions of care
• Requires effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Establishes specialized and specific inpatient and/or outpatient multidisciplinary managed care plans for high-risk patients.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide a continuum of care, that is efficient, cost-effective, minimizes fragmentation, and achieves desired treatment outcomes.
• Provides oversight of inpatient and/or outpatient plan of care to ensure coordination and completion of services to meet post hospitalization needs.
• Acts as a clinical resource to patients, families, and staff in the delivery of care to all patients.
• Acts as a liaison and facilitator between the patient, hospitalist, staff members, case managers, and the primary care physician.
• Facilitates one on one communication with primary care physician regarding current and ongoing patient care needs.
• Facilitates multi-disciplinary rounds for high-risk patients.
• Follows up on discharged patients within 48 hours of discharge.
• Triages patient/family calls after discharge.
• Navigates patients through the healthcare system based on individual and patient population needs.
• Identifies appropriate venue and resources for care within the continuum.
• Track hospitalist program data as requested.
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving techniques.
• Is able to work independently, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and initiative to facilitate change.
• Documents required work processes and procedures.
• Records data correctly and in standardized format on computer and in writing.
• Participates with and contributes to the development of strategic initiatives related to transitions of care.
• Prepares patients for examinations, including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing.
  
  

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

7010 Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Professi (BMH)

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