Care Coordinator RN - Lakeview Pediatrics and Waukee Pediatrics

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

OverviewCare Coordinator (RN) - Lakeview Pediatrics & Waukee PediatricsHybrid Role - 3 days in office / 2 days remoteMonday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm **$5000.00 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates.ResponsibilitiesWe are a dynamic healthcare team committed to improving the quality of life for children and their families through comprehensive, coordinated care. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced RN Care Coordinator to join our pediatric team and help make a lasting impact on the lives of young patients and their families.The position will cover Lakeview Pediatrics and Waukee Pediatrics, along with pediatric discharges for some family medicine clinics. The position is hybrid, 3 days in the office and two days remote.Transitions of care from the Hospital or ED, with 95% of this work being telephonic.Care Coordination* Coordinate and facilitate patient centered interdisciplinary care and communication, including home health and referring physicians' around interventions leading to the best outcome.* Provide regular and consistent follow-up during transitions of care with patient, coordinators and other healthcare professionals in other care settings; including Care Navigators and Patient Care Facilitators.* Utilize patient registry tools to guide action plan for designated patient populations.* Identify high-risk patients and intervene with the guidance of the provider to improve outcomes.* Demonstrate clinical leadership as a role model for other staff and provide direction that ensures top of licensure duties for all team members.* Utilize critical thinking in making independent judgments related to patient care. Maintain responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patient populations.* Engage in process improvement work and quality initiatives to ensure efficient, high quality multidisciplinary care is provided. Education and Disease Management* Coach and educate designated patient population and family regarding chronic disease self-management and preventative health maintenance using predefined protocols and evidence based medicine.* Work with patients and families to develop and work towards self-management goals through RN only visits.* Empower patients and families through education and a trusting relationship to utilize healthcare resources appropriately minimizing unnecessary utilization.* Provide consolidated information regarding internal and external resources and services including home health and other community support services to patients/families as well as the healthcare team.* Support provider in meeting chronic and preventive health care needs by guiding patients in collaborative self-management.* Proactively assist providers and other healthcare team members as patient advocate, ensuring progress toward goal attainment. QualificationsEducation:Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nurses.Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience:Previous clinical experience in a medical office.Previous process improvement experience.Previous experience in Care Coordination. License(s)/Certification(s):Current license to practice nursing, State of Iowa.BLS & Mandatory Reporter.Achieve and maintain certification in Integrated Care Management within 6 months of hire. The organization will fund one class of Integrated Care Management which includes examination. Additional course work and/or exam fees will be the responsibility of the employee.Valid driver's license, driving for work related purposes.Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities. Why UnityPoint Health? Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Visit to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
• Department: Care Coordinators- DM;
• Shift: Monday-Friday 8-5pm;
• Job ID: 156647;

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