Patient Care Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Affirms patient and family care needs throughout the patient’s stay.
• Communicates and coordinates care with bedside staff and interdisciplinary team.
• Assists with complex patient needs and procedures.
• Collaborates with other Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to manage workload.
• Attends medical rounds and patient evaluation conferences.
• Participates in team program meetings and updates nursing orders.
• Follows up with patients within one week of discharge via phone call.
• Works rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or related field or equivalent.
• One year of related nursing experience.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah.
• Maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions as outlined above.
• Knowledgeable in providing care appropriate to the population served.
• Excellent human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• Leadership experience (preferred).
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry (preferred).