PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR - SIENA 4E
Location: Henderson Nevada
Description: St Rose Dominican - Siena is at present looking to employ PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR - SIENA 4E right now, this occupation will be placed in Nevada. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Description:
St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus, 4 East Medical Surgical unit provides services to a patient population that include adult and geriatric patients. Predominant service lines include care of the stroke and psychiatric patient, post operative oral-pharyngeal, abdominal, and orthopedic surgeries, and variety of medical diagnoses. There is a strong focus on quality and evidence-based nursing practice. Safe Patient Handling Equipment located on each unit or available to each to unit to assist staff to safely and appropriately mobilize patients including repositioning in bed, ambulating, lateral transferring or transferring to chair/commode.
Job Summary:
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is a Registered Nurse responsible for coordinating healthcare services across the continuum of care by monitoring, evaluating and modifying the treatment plan to achieve optimal patient outcomes
under the direction of the Director's of Case Management and Medical Surgical Services. The PCC employs critical thinking to integrate objective data with knowledge gained from an initial interview and ongoing assessment including the objective and subjective experiences and health care history of the patients. The PCC will use this critical thinking process to apply the best, evidence based practice and research data to interdisciplinary care coordination through admission to discharge planning. The PCC will continually evaluate quality and effectiveness of Coordinated Patient Care practice and seek to optimize outcomes for an appropriate and safe discharge for patients. Medical/clinical knowledge, technical and clinical skills, clinical judgment, interpersonal skills and communication as indicated in the current Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals are essential components of nursing and case management practice. The PCC performs within the scope and standards of practice set forth by the American Nurses Association and any professional organizations specific to specialty. Additional Professional Organizations may be referenced when appropriate to guide practice and standards within the work place.
This position is represented by CNA and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Require Patient Population tab: Yes
Experience
Minimum - Three (3) years acute hospital clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. One year (1) of health care related Case Management experience and/or One year (1) or greater current Charge Nurse or Nursing Management experience.
Preferred - Two years (2) current Acute Hospital Charge Nurse or Nursing Management Experience. Two Years (2) of current hospital Case Management experience or Case Management experience in related field of health care. Certification in related clinical specialty area. Validation of active participation and /or leadership in a unit or facility based committee.
Education
Minimum - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Current Case Managers and Charge Nurses that are selected will be given 3 years to complete BSN).
Training
Assaultive Behavior Course within 30 days of hire.
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale certification within 30 days of hire. *
Knowledge of all aspects of documentation in Midas, CERME, CIS, SMS, and the AWARIX system supporting patient flow and continued care management. * Basic understanding of desk top computers and work related software * Demonstrates proficiency in nursing process, problem solving and the performance improvement process * Maintains current knowledge in basic health care economics, trends, and reimbursement methodologies and applies knowledge to daily activities.
Special Skills
Demonstrates organizational, collaboration, negotiation skill and leadership ability. Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle highly confidential
information. Must have a working knowledge of Nevada Board of Nursing rules and regulations. Required to flexible in scheduling i.e., weekends, holiday and floating. Demonstrates the ability to understand the unique infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population and effectively meet those needs relative to growth, assessment and development of the patients. Demonstrates the ability to understand and instruct employees on the unique care of the patient populations in their clinical service area. * Monitors the clinical care of patients and provides clinical support to improve patient care, staff satisfaction, patient satisfaction and patient outcomes * Coordinates clinical resources to achieve Clinical Quality Outcomes: Including but not limited to Core Measures, NPSGs, Stroke Measures of Success, SCIP.
Licensure
Required: RN=Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nevada; CPRBLS = Basic Life Support Certificate
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale certification within 30 days of hire.
Preferred: Specialty certifications as applicable; ACLS = Advanced Life Support Certificate.
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ST. ROSE is EXCELLENCE
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals has served southern Nevada for more than 60 years with a commitment to quality, compassionate health care. As southern Nevada's only not-for-profit, non-tax supported, religiously sponsored hospitals, St. Rose recognizes the importance of healing not only the body, but the mind and spirit as well. Dedicated caregivers, the latest technology and an environment of healing work together at all three St. Rose hospitals in Henderson and Las Vegas.
We are part of Dignity Health , one of the largest health care systems in the U.S. The word "dignity" perfectly defines what our organization stands for: Showing respect for all people by providing excellent care.
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefit packages and teamwork centered work environments. We offer relocation assistance to qualified candidates. We also value the health our employees, patients and visitors � St. Rose is a tobacco-free organization.
With a focus on family and community, southern Nevada has beautiful master-planned neighborhoods and affordable living, first-class restaurants, shopping, entertainment and no state income tax. The beauty and climate of the Southwest make possible year-round outdoor activities.
Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada are cities based on community and St. Rose Dominican Hospitals has served this community with a commitment to excellence in the delivery of compassionate health care.
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) seeking qualified and diverse candidates to foster a work environment where our employees share a commitment to our mission and values. All employment decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran or marital status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
St. Rose Hospitals are safe lift equipped and follow the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Standards for lifting.
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