Coordinator-Care RN Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Coordinator

• Care RN at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting patient assessments to determine their needs and barriers to disease management or recovery.

They implement interventions, monitor the effectiveness of care plans, and coordinate transition of care to post-acute services. The Coordinator educates patients and family members on the provided services and collaborates with various healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinates:

Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery.
Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements.
Monitors the effectiveness of the patient’s care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential. progression delays.
Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment.
Coordinates transition of care as indicated.
Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Reporting:

Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards.
Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care.
Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members.

Education:

Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided.
Attend and provide continuing education in-services.
Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams.

Communicates:

Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff, and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities.
Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient.
Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required.

Quality Improvement:

Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs.

Regulation:

Adheres to

NMHS/NMMC

Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Associate’s Degree with 3 years nursing, social work or counseling experience. Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling. Required
Master’s Degree . Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RN

• Registered Nurse
• State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
  LMSW
• Licensed Medical Social Worker
• State Licensure
  LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor
  Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  Work Experience
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required
  Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required
  Excellent interpersonal skills; required
  Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
  Participate in Best Practice Models for care transitions
  Demonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service area
  Embraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organization
  Represents NMMC in a positive, professional manner
  Must have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family members
  Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  Must project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
  Physical Demands
  A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Constantly
Walking. Constantly
Sitting. Occassionally
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. Occassionally
Balancing. Occassionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occassionally
Reaching/Over Head Work. Occassionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
Benefits A

• vailable
  Continuing Education
  403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
  Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
  Wellness Programs and Incentives
  Referral Bonuses
  Employee Assistance Program
  Medical Benefits
  Dental Benefits
  Vision Benefits
  License + Certification Reimbursement
  Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  Employee Discount Program

Other:

Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Away
Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.