OverviewBuilt-in 1973 Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento’s southern suburbs including the Elk Grove Wilton and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1120 employees 283 medical staff and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace – a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification treatment and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims the Human Trafficking Medical Home.One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)ResponsibilitiesJob Summary:The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing planning facilitating and advocating for options and services through a continuum of care from point of contact through discharge on assigned patients.The RN Care Coordinator performs this role in such a manner as to meet the individuals health needs while promoting quality and cost effective outcomes. The positions emphasis will be on care coordination communication and collaboration with nursing physicians departments within the medical center insurers and post acute service providers to pace the care toward optimal outcomes within the appropriate level of care. The RN Care Coordinator will advocate for the patient and family by identifying and valuing patient choice spiritual needs cultural language and socioeconomic barreris to care transitions . In addition the RN Care Coordinator will protect confidentiality while striving to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction. The RN Care Coordinator consistently conducts the utilization review process and the discharge planning process as required by hospital policies standards of practice and Federal and State regulations.Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Completes and documents a discharge planning assessment on those patients identified by the designated screening process, or upon request. Reassess the patient as appropriate and update the plan accordingly.
Facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan, engaging other relevant health team members, the patient and/or patient representative and post acute care providers in accordance with the patients clinical or psychosocial needs, choices and available resources.
Oversees and evaluates the implementation of the discharge plan.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure progression of care and appropriate utilization of inpatient resources using established evidence based guidelines/criteria.
Collaborates with the healthcare team and post-acute service providers to ensure timely and smooth transitions to the most appropriate type and setting of post-acute services based upon patients clinical needs.
Identifies risk for readmission and implements interventions to mitigate those risks for at least a 30-day period.
For further information or to apply online please vist: www.dignityhealth.org/careersDignity Health is an EEO/AA employer.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
QualificationsMinimum:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience.
RN license in the state(s) covered is required.
California - RN:CA
BLS required within 3 months of hiring
Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care.
Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred.
Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders
Professional communication skills.
Understand how utilization management and case management programs integrate.
Ability to work as a team player and assist other members of the team where needed.
Thrive in a fast paced, self-directed environment.
Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
Proficient in prioritizing work and delegating where indicated.
Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field.
At least five (5) years of nursing experience.
Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification preferred
Pay Range$69.35 - $84.19 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.