Care Coordinator, Relief, BSN or MSW - Flagstaff, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Care Coordinator is a member of the multidisciplinary team that actively facilitates those functions that move a patient through an acute episode of care and links to internal and external resources and the payor community. The Care Coordinator assumes responsibility and leads the process which assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and measures the effectiveness of interventions to meet patients treatment and transitional needs. Requirements of the job may include cross coverage to utilization review / care coordination. Cross coverage will include training to the new area and will give the employee additional knowledge and experience within the department. The employee will be proficient in both areas and will work in both areas as needed within budgeted hours.

Responsibilities

Care Coordination / Transition Planning

• Proactively screen and assess the acuity and transitional needs of the patient.
• Partners with the Interdisciplinary team to facilitate placement in a rehab, SNF, sub-acute, assisted living facility, or home with Home Health Care, as well as arrange DME and other services as ordered.
• Identify appropriate consultative services that would enhance patients timely transitional plan.
• Encourages and facilitates patient and family participation in all care team decisions.
• Collaborates with post-acute services, care managers, and PCPs to ensure transition back to the home environment.

Clinical Knowledge

Communication and Documentation

Insurance and Utilization Management

Leading Multidisciplinary Team

Resource Management

Compliance / Safety

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree- Required

OR

Master's of Social Work- Required

Master's Degree in Nursing- Preferred

Certification & Licensures

RN license in the State of Arizona- Required

OR

For applicants with Master's of Social Work degree, LMSW or LCSW- Preferred

Case Management Certification (ACMA, CMSA, CCMC)- Preferred

NAHMG Clinic-Based Staff and Outpatient Care Management :

Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire

Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days of hire

Experience

1+ Years experience in healthcare- Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.