Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day Shift
Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our Care Coordination Team!
Schedule: 8-4:30 Mainly M-F with weekend rotation
As an RN with our Care Coordination Team, you will:
• Concurrently and retrospectively ensures the patients progress in the acute episode of care through post discharge and is quality driven while being efficient, cost effective, and safe discharge plan • Works with physicians to facilitate effective and efficient transitions through the process of hospitalization • Works collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum, as well as appropriately reimbursed by payers, and that resources are efficiently and effectively utilized • Serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information
POSITION SPECIFICATION
Education: Bachelors Degree Field Of Study: Nursing, or related field
Special Training: Basic Life Support Training Preferred: Certification in Case Management, Professional Utilization Review or Managed Care; DRG/CPT knowledge; Interqual Admission/Continued Stay criteria knowledge
Licensure/Registration: Registered Nurse in Iowa or Illinois at time of hire, second state required within 1 year
Experience: More than 3 years experience required
Interpersonal Skills: Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.