Care Coordinator PRN Level 1
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Info

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Overview

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Responsibilities

Wellstar Cobb Hospital has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) or MSW.

PRN Various shifts

Wellstar Cobb Hospital offers the most advanced comprehensive care to the people of South Cobb County. Our cutting-edge technology and extensive expertise creates an unparalleled healthcare experience unique to each patient. We provide whole-person, high-quality care for your medical, surgical, rehabilitative or emergency needs when you need it most.

The Care Coordinator is responsible for coordination of care across the continuum during the patient's acute, chronic and long-term stages of illness for a defined patient population. This includes utilization management, transitional care planning, psychosocial and functional status assessment, patient advocacy education for the patient/family, and monitoring quality indicators to demonstrate outcomes resulting from the service provided.

• Collaborates with all team members to provide a comprehensive assessment of the patient's plan of care, goal/outcome attainment and continued care needs.
• It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
• As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, System policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals and providing and unwavering focus on exceeding the expectations of our patients and consumers.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• RN with a Georgia License, Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing: Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred, or MSW from an Accredited School of Social Work

Licensure

• RN with a Georgia License or LMSW, *However to encourage the application of qualified applicants, the Care Coordination department will consider unlicensed MSW applicants with a goal to obtain licensure

Unlicensed MSW Applicants Requirements:

• Employees who are hired without having their license must take the licensure exam within their first six months of employment. If a passing grade is not received on the exam, the employee must retake the exam and obtain a passing grade by their one year employment anniversary
• Any employee who has not obtained their license by their one year anniversary will be subject to dismissal

Required Minimum Experience

• Three to Five years Clinical Practice/Experience is preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Knowledge of Case Management process.
• Excellent organizational and professional communication skills. Knowledgeable in utilizing screening criteria in review of clinical data with respect to patients/clients needs for health care.
• Ability to effect change performs critical analysis, promote client/family autonomy and plan and organize effectively for the continuum of care.

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