RN Care Coordinator - OBGYN-Full-Time- Days

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Under the supervision of the Manager, provides coordination of care and patient education for patients in the in-patient and out-patient setting. Assists physicians in the provision of quality health care

Responsibilities

Job Requirement:

Collects and assesses patient data to determine patient needs and to promote optimal care. Coordinate transfer of

patient records. Calls and follows up with patients after surgery.

Assist with follow-up on prior authorizations and other pending approvals for services.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the implementation of interventions based on the medical plan of

care and patient's current condition.

Plans and implements age appropriate care based on assessment, diagnosis, standard of care, medical treatment

plan, and progress toward desired outcome. Assesses individual physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of

patients.

Coordinates education and guidance for the patient and significant others to maximize the achievement of the

expected outcomes.

Review and prioritize all EPIC in basket tasks and address urgent tasks as appropriate.

Review and prioritize all faxes and address urgent faxes as appropriate.

Link and provide support to other staff with issues related to Medicaid and other managed care plans, Agency of Persons

with Disabilities, Home Health Agencies and durable medical equipment companies.

Call patients who miss appointments to identify barriers and reschedule.

Monitor patient ER/hospital admissions, follow patients while in hospital.

Qualifications

Qualification:

Experience Requirements

Experience and/or an interest in working with youth and young adults ages 16-26 with special health care needs - preferred

Experience with public benefits/social services, disability services and trauma informed care - preferred

The ideal candidate would have a strong desire to work with underserved populations - preferred

Education

Bachelors Nursing preferred

Associate's degree required

Certification / Licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire; American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Additional Duties

Additional Duties as assigned may vary.

UFJPI is An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace