Patient Care Coordinator - Sugarhouse

Responsibilities

• Affirms and communicates patient and family care needs throughout the patient’s stay.
• Serves as the primary coordinator and point of contact for the patient care plan.
• Functions as a clinical resource and support for bedside staff to handle complex patient needs and assist with complex procedures.
• Collaborates with other Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to assess and manage the workload of the interdisciplinary team.
• Attends medical rounds at least two mornings a week.
• Participates in patient evaluation conferences twice weekly, updating on patient progress, barriers to discharge, and other concerns.
• Attends and participates in team program meetings.
• Updates and monitors nursing orders as needed based on care plan changes.
• Attends discharge briefings to discuss barriers to discharge and discharge needs.
• Makes post-discharge follow-up phone calls within one week of discharge.
• May work rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system.

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.
• Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to provide 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, in a 24/7 patient care environment.