North Mississippi Health Services

Job Summary

The Coordinator - Care RN at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting patient assessments to determine their needs and barriers to disease management or recovery. They implement interventions, monitor the effectiveness of care plans, and coordinate transition of care to post-acute services. The Coordinator educates patients and family members on the provided services and collaborates with various healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.

Coordinates

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery.
• Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the patient’s care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential. progression delays.
• Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment.
• Coordinates transition of care as indicated.
• Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Reporting

• Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards.
• Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care.
• Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members.

Education

• Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided.
• Attend and provide continuing education in-services.
• Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams.

Communicates

• Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff, and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities.
• Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient.
• Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required.

Quality Improvement

• Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs.

Regulation

• Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
• Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree with 3 years nursing, social work or counseling experience. Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling. Required
• Master's Degree . Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
• LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure
• LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Work Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required
• Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required
• Excellent interpersonal skills; required
• Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Participate in Best Practice Models for care transitions
• Demonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service area
• Embraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organization
• Represents NMMC in a positive, professional manner
• Must have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family members
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Constantly
• Sitting. Occassionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occassionally
• Balancing. Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Benefits A****vailable

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers