UnityPoint Health
RN Care Coordinator; McKee Clinic; 1.0FTE; Day Shift
UnityPoint Health, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Job ID:
15789BR
FTE:
1.0
Shift:
M-F, 8-4:30pm
Compensation:
Based on experience.
Hours per Week:
40
Weekends:
none
Benefit Eligible:
Yes
Care Coordinator Registered Nurse
functions in an ambulatory clinic setting as a member of the clinic's patient care team that includes clinic registered nurses (RN), licensed practice nurses (LPN), medical assistants (MA), clinic assistants, technicians, clerical staff, physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), pharmacists (RPh), and physicians. This position collaborates with inpatient teams, outpatient teams, and the patient and their supports to coordinate a smooth transition from hospital or inpatient stay to home.
Why UnityPoint Health At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate patient centered interdisciplinary care and communication
Provide regular and consistent follow-up during transitions of care with patient, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals
Complete medication reconciliation for patients who transition from other healthcare systems
Ensure records are available for transitional care management visits with primary care
Work with scheduling to ensure follow-up in clinic within 7-14 days as clinically indicated
Collaborate with pharmacy to assess resources available for medication affordability
Maintain relationships with UW Health Skilled Nursing Facility nurse practitioners and case managers to ensure proper transitions following skilled rehab stays
Collaborate with inpatient discharge planners to anticipate and plan for discharge needs
Maintain knowledge of community healthcare partners, particularly with home health agencies
Coach and educate designated patient population and family regarding chronic disease self-management and preventative health maintenance using predefined protocols and evidence based medicine
Proactively assist providers and other healthcare team members by serving as a patient advocate, ensuring progress toward goal attainment
Support provider in meeting chronic and preventive health care needs by guiding patients in collaborative self-management
Partner with social work colleagues to improve outcomes in high-risk patients.
Utilize critical thinking to make independent judgments related to patient care.
Maintain responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patient populations.
Follows and complies with all policies, procedures, rules, regulations and Meriter service behaviors.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Associates Degree in Nursing
1-3 years healthcare experience working in an ambulatory clinic setting
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin
Current CPR certification
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Understands the nursing process and can apply to patient care, optimizing patient outcomes
Understands and supervises delegated tasks to unlicensed personnel
Enjoys working with variety of patient ages and conditions/diagnosis
Excellent organizational, internal and external service excellence skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present oneself as a professional
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, ever changing environment with multiple priorities
Ability to work well independently and within teams
Ability to prioritize work in an efficient manner
Ability to recognize and respond to urgent needs in a timely manner
Preferred
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
Knowledge of Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
Prior knowledge/experience working with regulatory standards (e.g. CMS, Joint Commission)
Experience in committee membership and participation
Experience working in a Patient Centered Medical Home care model
Understands the Patient Centered Medical Home care model
Understands concepts chronic disease management
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15789BR
FTE:
1.0
Shift:
M-F, 8-4:30pm
Compensation:
Based on experience.
Hours per Week:
40
Weekends:
none
Benefit Eligible:
Yes
Care Coordinator Registered Nurse
functions in an ambulatory clinic setting as a member of the clinic's patient care team that includes clinic registered nurses (RN), licensed practice nurses (LPN), medical assistants (MA), clinic assistants, technicians, clerical staff, physician assistants (PA), nurse practitioners (NP), pharmacists (RPh), and physicians. This position collaborates with inpatient teams, outpatient teams, and the patient and their supports to coordinate a smooth transition from hospital or inpatient stay to home.
Why UnityPoint Health At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and facilitate patient centered interdisciplinary care and communication
Provide regular and consistent follow-up during transitions of care with patient, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals
Complete medication reconciliation for patients who transition from other healthcare systems
Ensure records are available for transitional care management visits with primary care
Work with scheduling to ensure follow-up in clinic within 7-14 days as clinically indicated
Collaborate with pharmacy to assess resources available for medication affordability
Maintain relationships with UW Health Skilled Nursing Facility nurse practitioners and case managers to ensure proper transitions following skilled rehab stays
Collaborate with inpatient discharge planners to anticipate and plan for discharge needs
Maintain knowledge of community healthcare partners, particularly with home health agencies
Coach and educate designated patient population and family regarding chronic disease self-management and preventative health maintenance using predefined protocols and evidence based medicine
Proactively assist providers and other healthcare team members by serving as a patient advocate, ensuring progress toward goal attainment
Support provider in meeting chronic and preventive health care needs by guiding patients in collaborative self-management
Partner with social work colleagues to improve outcomes in high-risk patients.
Utilize critical thinking to make independent judgments related to patient care.
Maintain responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patient populations.
Follows and complies with all policies, procedures, rules, regulations and Meriter service behaviors.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Associates Degree in Nursing
1-3 years healthcare experience working in an ambulatory clinic setting
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin
Current CPR certification
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Understands the nursing process and can apply to patient care, optimizing patient outcomes
Understands and supervises delegated tasks to unlicensed personnel
Enjoys working with variety of patient ages and conditions/diagnosis
Excellent organizational, internal and external service excellence skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present oneself as a professional
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, ever changing environment with multiple priorities
Ability to work well independently and within teams
Ability to prioritize work in an efficient manner
Ability to recognize and respond to urgent needs in a timely manner
Preferred
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
Knowledge of Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) System
Prior knowledge/experience working with regulatory standards (e.g. CMS, Joint Commission)
Experience in committee membership and participation
Experience working in a Patient Centered Medical Home care model
Understands the Patient Centered Medical Home care model
Understands concepts chronic disease management
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