Nurse Care Coordination

About the role

As our Care Coordination Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center, you will lead comprehensive care progression and discharge planning for our diverse inpatient population (birth to adult). Leveraging your nursing expertise, you'll orchestrate the delivery of healthcare and social services, balancing patient/family needs with cost-effective resources. This role is instrumental in advocating for patients, addressing complex factors like spiritual needs and socioeconomic barriers, and ensuring seamless, equitable transitions of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document a discharge planning assessment on patients identified by the designated screening process or upon request, reassessing and updating the plan as appropriate.
• Facilitate the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan, engaging relevant health team members, the patient and/or patient representative, and post-acute care providers in accordance with the patient's clinical or psychosocial needs, choices, and available resources.
• Oversee and evaluate the implementation of the discharge plan.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure progression of care and appropriate utilization of inpatient resources using established evidence-based guidelines/criteria.
• Collaborate 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 on the patient's clinical needs.
• Identify and mitigate readmission risks, and provide essential patient education and advocacy.
• Adhere to hospital policies and promote cost-effective, quality outcomes.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Master's degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of one (1) year of experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse: AZ or Compact license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), within 90 days.
• Knowledge of managed care and payer environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of how utilization management and case management programs integrate.
• Ability to work as a team player and assist other members of the team where needed.
• Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field.
• At least five (5) years of nursing experience.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN).

About the workplace

Join a legacy of healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC), a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. SJHMC is a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

SJHMC fosters a culture of excellence and well-being, supporting both professional and personal growth. Be part of a community committed to global health and well-being, where over 20% of patients travel internationally for specialized care.

Pay

$49.14 - $49.14/hour