The RN Care Coordinator addresses the needs of the population served by assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the options and services required and using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective health outcomes. Working within the Registered Nurse scope of practice, and in concert with the Primary Care Provider, patient, caregivers, family members, other members of the Care Management Team and the community to coordinate a full continuum of health care services considering the holistic needs of the member, inclusive of unique social and cultural dynamics. The RN Care Coordinator may work remotely within regions to cover the needs across the network. In addition, this position will support SWHS goals and objectives in meeting performance improvement targets for various initiatives, data analysis that supports care management, standardized plan of care expectations, and patient team development and perform other duties as assigned to support the development of the network. Schedules home visits and/or practice encounters with patients via phone or correspondence based on referrals. Schedules/verifies appropriate medical appointments for patients as needed. Coordinates referrals to outside agencies as directed by interdisciplinary team in a timely fashion. Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of patient health outcomes. Adheres to NCCHCA privacy and security policies. Provides educational information to care team, patients, family and care givers, about community-based organizations (existing and new) within service area. Minimum Qualifications (Degree/Certificates) Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school with an active unrestricted license to practice nursing in NC Certified Case Manager (CCM) Preferred Qualification Requirements Experience: Minimum of (5) five years of nursing experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting, home health, or public health. Additional skills required: Excellent verbal communication skills. Must be able to work with changing priorities. Requires excellent organizational, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Must be able to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be able to function as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point use and email communication. Additional skills preferred: Experience with electronic documentation systems. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment or AV * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work and distant vision requirements * Light to moderate lifting is required * Regular, Predictable attendance is required Job Type: Full-time Pay: $22.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Wade, NC 28395: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)