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ID #4901674
Estado Maryland
Ciudad Cumberland
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Western Maryland Health System
Showed 2020-09-26
Fecha 2020-09-27
Fecha tope 2020-11-25
Categoría Etcétera
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ED Care Coordinator

Maryland, Cumberland 00000 Cumberland USA

Vacancy caducado!

Position Summary: The Emergency Department Care Coordinator works

in conjunction with the ED providers and admitting physicians to

determine the appropriate admission status and level of care. Utilizing

defined utilization management criteria, the ED Care Coordinator

provides clear guidance regarding status and level of care for all

patients being admitted to the hospital or referred to the Observation

Unit. All available provider documentation and test results are

reviewed to ensure all required supportive documentation is present to

justify status and level of care prior to patient leaving the ED. The

ED Care Coordinator is also responsible for direct admission screening

and room assignment, and is the facilitator for provider to provider

communication regarding the admission status.The ED Care Coordinator communicates throughout the shift with

Admitting, House Supervisor, PACU, SDS, and nursing units to assure that

all pre-scheduled surgeries/procedures remain at the pre-approved status

as they move through the various stages of treatment and recovery. If

the patient's clinical status dictates, the ED Care Coordinator will

revise the status and facilitate provision of the correct level of care.

Additionally, the ED Care Coordinator is responsible for facilitating

patient flow from the ED to the inpatient and observation units by

appropriately assigning patient rooms in a timely manner.The ED Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing, identifying and

discussing with patients/caregivers, safe discharge plans when admission

or observation status is not indicated. Once a safe and appropriate

discharge plan has been agreed upon by all involved parties, the ED Care

Coordinator is responsible for coordination and communication of the

plan.Education: Associates degree in Nursing required. Bachelor of

Science in Nursing or related field preferred.Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse license from the State of

MD required. Certification in Case Management/Utilization Management

preferred. BLS - Basic Life Support certification is required, but will

provide training if necessary.Experience: Minimum of four years of nursing experience in acute

care setting. Previous experience in utilization review and discharge

planning desired.Skills: Strong computer skills with experience using Microsoft Word,

Excel, and Outlook desired. Must demonstrate strong critical thinking

skills as demonstrated by an ability to correctly apply utilization

criteria, identify and coordinate appropriate discharge planning options

for routine and non-routine patient situations. Demonstrated excellent

communication skills.MAYBE REQUIRED TO WORK ADDITIONAL SHIFTS OR VARYING HOURS TO MEET THE

OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT.

Vacancy caducado!

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