Job Information
Dignity Health Care Coordinator RN in Sacramento, California
Overview
Built-in 1973 Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is committed to providing daily excellence in health care for residents of Sacramento’s southern suburbs including the Elk Grove Wilton and Galt communities. Methodist Hospital is home to a 158 acute-care bed facility with 1120 employees 283 medical staff and 29 Emergency Department beds. Methodist Hospital also owns and operates Bruceville Terrace – a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing long-term care facility adjacent to the hospital that provides care for the elderly as well as those requiring extended recoveries. Methodist Hospital is home to the Family Medicine Residency Program an accredited and nationally recognized program which provides resident physicians with specialty training in primary care family medicine. Together the hospital and residency program implemented a ground-breaking curriculum addressing the identification treatment and assistance of human trafficking victims and created a one-of-a-kind health clinic for victims the Human Trafficking Medical Home.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the progression of care and discharge planning for identified patients requiring these services. The RN Care Coordinator performs this role to meet the individual's health needs while promoting quality of care, cost effective outcomes and by following hospital policies, standards of practice and Federal and State regulations. The position’s emphasis will be on care coordination, communication and collaboration with utilization management, nursing, physicians, ancillary departments, insurers and post acute service providers to progress the care toward optimal outcomes at the appropriate level of care. The RN Care Coordinator advocates for the patient and family by identifying, valuing, and addressing patient choice, spiritual needs, cultural, language and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions. In addition, the RN Care Coordinator strives to enhance the patient experience.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience.
RN license in the state(s) covered is required.
California - RN:CA
BLS required within 3 months of hiring
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.
Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
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.
At least five (5) years of nursing experience.
Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification preferred
Pay Range
$88.52 - $88.52 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.