Job Title: Care Coordinator
Location: Chico, CA
Zip Code: 95926

Description:

Chico's 391-bed Enloe Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center, offers the North Valley a full continuum of health services ranging from preventative education and outpatient services to acute care, behavioral health, inpatient rehabilitation and home health and hospice services. As we prepare for the hospital’s Centennial Celebration, we look forward to an expanded facility to meet the health needs of the generations to come. We offer exceptional learning opportunities, including paid education time, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness.

Care Coordinator

The Care Coordinator has responsibility for coordinating the care and services for assigned patients for an episode of illness or treatment in collaboration with the patient, family, physician, patient care team, and payors. The Care Coordinator utilizes advanced clinical skills to facilitate the provision of care which includes the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation principles of the nursing process. The Care Coordinator promotes and evaluates the effective utilization of resources using current clinical knowledge, awareness of community services, and assuming a leadership role with the patient care team to achieve optimal
clinical and resource outcomes. The Care Coordinator evaluates and analyzes quality/utilization cases, admission/discharge criteria, observation/1-day stays, readmits in 30 days, Medicare and diagnosis related criteria. Participates in outlier review on an ongoing basis. In addition, the Care Coordinator may be assigned to the Emergency department. In collaboration with the patient/family, multidisciplinary team including physicians and payors ensure the patient's progress along with emergency episode of care in an efficient and cost effective manner for assigned case load. Advocates for the patient and family throughout the entire episode of care. Maintains availability to the patient/family as a resource to facilitate communication among providers and to monitor services rendered. Remains involved until the patient is discharged or appropriately transferred to the acute care setting or an alternate level of care. Initiate appropriate clinical pathways based on admission diagnosis and to serve as a resource person for utilization management purposes. These services further the mission of Enloe Medical Center, which is to provide high quality, cost effective healthcare for the people in the communities we serve.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: Must have five years of recent acute care clinical experience. Bachelor's degree in nursing desired. Experience in acute clinical case management and utilization review desired. Working knowledge of managed care requirements and hospital information systems desired. Prefer experience in area of assignment. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of patient information, be a patient advocate, be collaborative and able to delegate when appropriate. Must have initiative to assume fiscal responsibilities.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing and current CPR recognition.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. Demonstrates current clinical nursing knowledge as evidenced by completion of staff nurse OCAT and passing medication administration examination. Maintains and regularly updates clinical nursing knowledge by completion of the Skills Fair on an annual basis. Understanding of third party reimbursement methodologies. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish a high degree of rapport and professional interaction. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Ability to build positive working relationships with physicians and external agencies. Ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization (e.g., managers, physicians, clinical, and support staff). Capable of using (Microsoft Office Suite) Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Midas, Chart Max, and Meditech computer systems. Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.

We're located in the beautiful Northern California community of Chico, a family-friendly college town offering affordable housing, a moderate climate and exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities.

To apply and learn more about Enloe Medical Center, visit our Web site at [link removed] [link removed]

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