CommonSpirit Health

Care Coordinator RN

CommonSpirit Health • $75K — $95K *
Sacramento, CA 95823In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • 2+ years of acute hospital clinical experience or Master’s degree in Case Management/Nursing in lieu of 1 year
  • Current California RN license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hiring
  • Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements; familiarity with managed care preferred

Responsibilities

  • Complete and document discharge planning assessments for identified patients.
  • Facilitate the development of multidisciplinary discharge plans with healthcare team members.
  • Collaborate with healthcare and post-acute service providers to ensure smooth transitions for patients.
  • Identify readmission risks and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.
  • Educate and advocate for patients throughout their care journey.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Supportive work culture that values patient-centered care
  • Engagement in meaningful patient advocacy and education
  • Exposure to diverse healthcare settings and challenges
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RN Care Coordinator, you will help patients and their families navigate the healthcare continuum and coordinate individualized care plans so they can achieve optimal health outcomes and experience a seamless transition across care settings.

 

Every day, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient needs, coordinate services, and develop comprehensive care plans. You will be expected to advocate for patients, facilitate transitions of care, monitor progress toward goals, and connect patients with appropriate community and healthcare resources.

 

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and experience coordinating care across multiple disciplines and settings while maintaining a patient-centered approach.

  • Completes and documents a discharge planning assessment on those patients identified by the designated screening process, or upon request, and reassesses the patient as appropriate while updating the plan accordingly.
  • Facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan, engaging other 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.
  • Collaborates 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 upon patients' clinical needs.
  • Identifies risk for readmission and implements interventions to mitigate those risks for at least a 30-day period.
  • Responsible for patient education and advocacy.
Job Requirements

Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Minimum of two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Master's degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year of experience
  • Current California RN license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association) required within 3 months of hiring
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training:Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
    • Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care.
    • Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred.
    • Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    • Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
    • Professional communication skills.
    • Understand how utilization management and case management programs integrate.
    • Ability to work as a team player and assist other members of the team where needed.
    • Thrive in a fast paced, self-directed environment.
    • Proficient in prioritizing work and delegating where indicated.
    • Highly organized with excellent time management skills

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field
  • Five (5) years of nursing experience
  • Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification
Where You’ll Work

About CommonSpirit Health

CommonSpirit is a nonprofit health care center. They offer community health programs, research programs, virtual care services, and home health programs that address the root causes of poor health, such as access to care, affordable housing, neighborhoods, and a healthy environment.

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For those starting their career, CommonSpirit Health offers internship programs that provide hands-on experience in the healthcare industry. These internships are designed to develop essential skills and offer insights into various aspects of healthcare operations.

Benefits and Growth

Employees at CommonSpirit Health enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both their professional and personal lives. The company is committed to the career growth of its employees, offering numerous opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Networking and Professional Development

CommonSpirit Health encourages networking and continuous learning. Employees have access to a wide range of professional development courses and are encouraged to connect with peers and leaders within the industry to enhance their career prospects.

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10,001 employees
Industry
Hospitals & Medical Centers
* Ladders Estimates

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