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Carle Health
CRIS CCU Care Coordinator
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What they do
A Care Coordinator develops and manages patient care programs and handles patient cases. Keeps patients informed about their care options.
$67,612 / year median in Illinois
Job Description
Overview With specific direction and routine supervision from the Director of Community Health Systems, the CCU Care Coordinator performs Community Care Program case management services which includes professional assessments of the physical, social and economic needs of individual program applicants and/or clients and determines financial eligibility for these services, as well as, the "Choices for Care" client screenings for possible long term placement and the determination of need and eligibility for client financial management services provided a local community based senior services agency. This position is a professional job that requires the employee to exercise appropriate discretion and judgement in the performance of his/her assigned duties and responsibilities.
Qualifications Certifications:
Driver's License- Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS); Proof of Auto Insurance
- Varies; Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR),
Education:
Bachelor's Degree:
Related Field;Bachelor's Degree:
Social Science;Bachelor's Degree:
Social Work;Certificate of Completion:
Licensed Practical Nurse;College Diploma:
Nursing, Work Experience:
Responsibilities Provides case management services as designated in the Illinois Department on Aging Case Management Manual for person's age 60 or older. Provides the appropriate on-site/in-home assessments (from eight categories) to determine the needs of the client and the eligibility status. Develops a care plan for each client and arranges in-home services, adult day care services and other services needed to maintain client support. Makes appropriate referrals to other agencies when necessary. Provides program information to the client/family and acts as an advocate for the client. Monitors clients and provides follow-up services in a timely manner. Reports incidents of elder abuse to the designated Adult Protective Services Agency. Maintains program records as outlined by IDOA, ECIAAA and the VCHD. Completes appropriate paperwork in a timely manner. Assists in the chart audits and monthly monitoring. Attends and participates in required training set forth by CRIS, the IDOA and ECIAAA. Maintains the appropriate certification to provide program services. Collaborates with CCU Logistics Coordinator/Case Aide. Collaborates with all other CRIS specific programs, ensuring that CCU participants who qualify are referred to the programs that best fit their needs.- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Health Systems.
Education Requirements:
- be an RN, or a BSN, or have a BA/BS degree in social science, social work, or related field. One year of program experience, which is defined as assessment, provision, and/or authorization of formal services for the elderly, may replace one year of college education up to and including four years of experience replacing a baccalaureate degree; or
- be a LPN with one year of program experience which is defined as assessment of and provision of formal services for the elderly and/or authorizing service provision; or About Us Find it here.
- $34.
Qualifications:
Certifications:
Driver's License- Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS); Proof of Auto Insurance
- Varies; Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR),