Overview:
Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo Countys largest health care provider serving the community since 1905.
Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County including inpatient and outpatient surgical services family birth center/labor and delivery emergency services home health services palliative care inpatient mental health services sleep disorders center and cancer care services.
With strong ties to our community we believe in providing compassionate high-quality health care to you and your family close to home.
Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health one of the nations largest health care systems with a 22-state network.
For more information please visit our website at www.dignityhealth.org/woodland.
Responsibilities:
The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the progression of care and discharge planning for identified patients requiring these services.
The RN Care Coordinator performs this role to meet the individual's health needs while promoting quality of care, cost effective outcomes and by following hospital policies, standards of practice and Federal and State regulations.
The positions emphasis will be on care coordination, communication and collaboration with utilization management, nursing, physicians, ancillary departments, insurers and post acute service providers to progress the care toward optimal outcomes at the appropriate level of care.
The RN Care Coordinator advocates for the patient and family by identifying, valuing, and addressing patient choice, spiritual needs, cultural, language and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions.
In addition, the RN Care Coordinator strives to enhance the patient experience.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience.
California RN license BLS required within 3 months of hiring Required minimum knowledge, skills, abilities and training: Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care.
Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred.
Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders Professional communication skills.
Understand how utilization management and case management programs integrate.
Ability to work as a team player and assist other members of the team where needed.
Thrive in a fast paced, self-directed environment.
Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
Proficient in prioritizing work and delegating where indicated.
Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field.
At least five (5) years of nursing experience.
Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification