Job Location (Full Address):601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500099 Acute Care Coordinators
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URCE 214 H
Compensation Range:
$36.73 - $47.75
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:The Acute Care Coordinator role is to serve as an adjunct to the multidisciplinary team. The Care Coordinator in partnership with unit staff (Nursing, Providers, Consulting Services, Social Work) and providers caring for the patient at discharge assists in facilitating a patient focused plan of care aimed at ensuring a safe transition from hospital to home for adult acute care patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Identifies patient discharge needs
- Assists in implementing patient care strategies to close gaps in medical care upon discharge. Leads daily discharge rounds.
- Identifies resources for patient self-management planning and discharge.
- Assists in developing and implementing care plan for medically complex patients.
- Prepares patient for discharge by ordering home nursing services/IV medications/tube feedings and DME.
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and a minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience preferred. BS/MS and acute care, community health care management and/or disease management, multidisciplinary team experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Registered RN in New York State.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Computer skills, familiarity with electronic medical record required
