| Location | Lees Summit, MO |
Job Description
Saint Luke's East is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator to join our team.
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Coordinator
Schedule: Part Time, 24 hours per week, Days
The ideal candidate will be available either:
Weekend differential is applicable for weekend shifts.
A Valid MO RN license as well as 1 year of RN experience is required.
The Care Coordinator is responsible for big picture focus of care transitions through the continuum. An integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, the Care Coordinator is responsible for ensuring quality patient outcomes, monitoring resource utilization and mitigating obstacles to care delivery through interdisciplinary collaboration, communication and coordination. This includes developing and carrying out discharge plans and mitigation of barriers that impede care progression. BSN Degree required within 3 years of start of position.
Assesses for needs and develops individualized discharge plan.
Identifies additional services needed and makes appropriate referrals.
Leads and facilitates multi-disciplinary rounds. Helps to ensure clinical readiness for discharge.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team. Assists with throughput management and works to mitigate delays in care.
In collaboration with attending physician, identifies appropriate length of stay and monitors resource utilization.
Works with patients, families and caregivers to ensure patient needs are met, and a timely and appropriate discharge plan is implemented.
Maintains appropriate documentation
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
1 year
Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Bachelor's Degree - Science in Nursing
Job Details
Part Time
Day (United States of America)
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