RN Care Coordinator - OBGYN-Full-Time- Days

Responsibilities

• Collects and assesses patient data to determine patient needs and to promote optimal care.
• Calls and follows up with patients after surgery.
• Assist with follow-up on prior authorizations and other pending approvals for services.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the implementation of interventions based on the medical plan of care and patient's current condition.
• Plans and implements age appropriate care based on assessment, diagnosis, standard of care, medical treatment plan, and progress toward desired outcome.
• Assesses individual physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of patients.
• Coordinates education and guidance for the patient and significant others to maximize the achievement of the expected outcomes.
• Review and prioritize all EPIC in basket tasks and address urgent tasks as appropriate.
• Review and prioritize all faxes and address urgent faxes as appropriate.
• Link and provide support to other staff with issues related to Medicaid and other managed care plans, Agency of Persons with Disabilities, Home Health Agencies and durable medical equipment companies.
• Call patients who miss appointments to identify barriers and reschedule.
• Monitor patient ER/hospital admissions, follow patients while in hospital.

Qualifications

• Experience Requirements: 5 years - Minimum of three years nursing experience - required.
• Education: Bachelors Nursing preferred, Associate's degree required.
• Certification / Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire; American Red Cross or American Heart Association.