Job Overview Fairview has an immediate opening for Patient Care Management Coordinator at our University of Minnesota East Bank. This position is for a casual role, and must be willing to pick up two weekend per month and one holiday a year work 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM ! This Patient Care Management Coordinator provides comprehensive care coordination of patients as assigned.
The care coordinator assesses the patient's plan of care and develops, implements, monitors, and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient's health care needs. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care.
This position has responsibility to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures, consulting with leader on any unusual situations. Internal customers include all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External customers include physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies, provider networks, and regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities Manages patients across the health care continuum to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes. Acts as one point of contact for patients, physicians, and care providers throughout the patient’s hospitalization. Initiates/implements transition functions and activities for patients communicating with patients, families, and the health care team to ensure seamless transitions.
Assesses patient admissions and continued stay utilizing evidence-based criteria. Contributes to the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans. Collaborates with health care team partners and patients/family to manage the patient discharge plan.
Effectively communicates the plan across the continuum of care. Assist in the development and implementation of process improvement activities to achieve optimal clinical, financial and satisfaction outcomes. Enables efficiency in care by identifying and reducing delays, ensuring appropriate level of care, facilitating length of stay reductions, and identifying resources to promote a safe and effective discharge.
Collects data and other information required by payers to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements. Identify and communicate, to appropriate leader, all issues related to case escalation. Establishes a collaborative relationship with physicians, medical directors, nurses and other unit staff, and payers.
Demonstrates effective communication by being a critical link with attending and consulting physicians and all health care team members and payers. Facilitates resolution to any identified issues. Mentors internal members of the health care team on case management and managed care concepts.
Understands and focuses on key performance indicators. Actively tracks outcomes and participates in quality planning. Facilitates integration of concepts into daily practice.
Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Nursing 1 year RN experience Registered Nurse
Case Management Nurse Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN) Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract Compensation Disclaimer An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.
Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status