Patient Care Coordinator – Case Management – Full-time Days
| Company | Vanderbilt Health |
|---|---|
| Location | La Vergne, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5 years of recent hospital-based experience
- BSN required
- RN License required
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the evaluation process of the defined patient population.
- Supports patient access by serving as a liaison between the referring provider’s office and Vanderbilt provider.
- Interacts routinely and effectively with the clinical team to develop a collaborative plan for the coordination of patient care from the anchor hospitalization through the defined care episode.
- Develops and manages the processes related to pre-admission and post-discharge care transitions; establishes relationships/clinical pathways with providers/agencies to optimize care for defined patient population.
- Assists in the development and dissemination of patient education materials/information to include creation of customized medication grids with input from the pharmacist/team as needed.
- Assists with discharge/transition planning in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, actively engaging outpatient care providers by sharing hospital course, concerns, pending test results, learning needs, partnership opportunities etc.
- Coordinates handovers including outpatient care coordinators (disease management teams), home health care nurses, cardiac rehab, skilled nursing facilities, etc.
- Demonstrates reflective practice by constantly evaluating care coordination and supports the development of protocols for practice based on evidence.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.