Description
The Patient Care Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Patient Care Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who, in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of a plan of care for designated patients. The Patient Care Coordinator ensures that quality outcomes are achieved and demonstrates exceptional clinical practice. The job duties vary with the particular setting or assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and providing appropriate clinical care to patients in the designated care setting.
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate ongoing care, focused on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ lives.
- Develops, coordinates, and provides education for patients, family, caregivers, and staff based on personalized needs along with serving as a resource for ongoing education.
- Serves as a communication link between the patient, family, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team.
- Assists in coordinating comprehensive care for patients including any required follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and/or long-term follow-up.
- Contributes to department, hospital, or other professional committees and/or quality or process improvement initiatives.
- Ensures clinical practice and patient care is consistent with policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Minimum 2-5 years of recent & related experience.
Preferred:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
- Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
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