RN Case Coordinator Details

Altru Health System - Grand Forks, ND

Employment Type : Full-Time

Altru - Grand Forks · Home Health Grand Forks, ND Registered Nurse (RN) Full-time, Day shift, 8-4:30

Req # 27831

Salary: $30.65-$45.98

Job Summary





Comments

The RN Community Relations Coordinator participates in hospital/nursing home interdisciplinary staffing meetings, coordinates referrals and identifies skilled care needed. Oversees and coordinates the patient schedule for nursing, therapies, and nursing assistants to assure patient outcomes are met. Schedules admits and coordinates nursing visits based on the patient’s acuity so that staffing patterns are maintained. Participates with multidisciplinary team and referral sources to develop, evaluate, revise, and implement the comprehensive plan of care and coordinates discharge planning. Functions as a resource to staff regarding clinical and patient care issues, procedures, and regulatory requirements.







Essential Job Functions
Title and Description

Participates in hospital/nursing home interdisciplinary staffing meetings, takes referrals, initiates and completes intake, and identifies skilled care needed. Obtains appropriate authorization for a verified payer source.


Participates with multidisciplinary team and referral sources to develop, evaluate, revise, and implement the comprehensive plan of care. Coordinates discharge planning.


Oversees and coordinates the patient schedule for nursing, therapies, and nursing assistants to assure patient outcomes are met. Schedules admits and coordinates nursing visits based on the patient’s acuity so that staffing patterns are maintained.


Facilitates, coordinates, and monitors student’s/resident’s clinical experience. Facilitates staff involvement in nurse/department meetings assuring that staff are provided with necessary information.


Participates in performance improvement, Outcome Based Quality Improvement (OBQI), and review of documentation to assure satisfaction, physical, and financial outcomes of the patient.


Functions as a resource to staff regarding clinical and patient care issues, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Performs skilled nurse and aide supervisory visits and coordinates education efforts.


Serves on internal and external committees or task forces relevant to the improvement of Home Health and Hospice programming.


Functions as a resource to referring providers and referral sources and coordinates care, treatment and services.


Identifies high risk situations and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.


Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.


  • Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
  • Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
    • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
    • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
    • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
    • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.


Driving Requirements





  • Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
  • Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
  • Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
  • Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.





Driving Category




Frequent Driver



License, Certification & Registration

Title


Credentialing Body


Timeframe When Needed


Verified By




Registered Nurse


North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement


Prior to Start Date


HR Primary Sources



Registered Nurse


Minnesota Board of Nursing


Within 6 Months of Start Date


HR Primary Sources



Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record


Department of Transportation (DOT)


Prior to Start Date


Employee Provides HR a Copy



Basic Life Support (BLS)


American Heart Association (AHA)


Within 2 Months of Start Date


Learning Management System


Notes


Education & Experience

Degree/Diploma


Program of Study


Required/Preferred




Associate's


Nursing


Required



Experience


Required/Preferred




A minimum of 1 year of related experience


Required



Knowledge & Skills

Title


Required/Preferred




Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.


Required



Demonstrates the ability to work both with a team and independently with enthusiasm.


Required



Demonstrates strong relationship management & group facilitation skills with conflict resolution.


Required



Physical Demands





Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift
Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min
Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs
Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs
Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs





Activity


Frequency




Sit


Continuously (>67%)



Stand


Occasionally (5-33%)



Walk


Occasionally (5-33%)



Stoop/Bend


Occasionally (5-33%)



Reach


Frequently (34-66%)



Climb


Not Applicable



Crawl


Not Applicable



Squat/Crouch/Kneel


Occasionally (5-33%)



Twist


Occasionally (5-33%)



Handle/Finger/Feel


Continuously (>67%)



See


Continuously (>67%)



Hear


Continuously (>67%)



Weight Demands

Activity


Amount




Lift - Floor to Waist Level


Medium (20-40 pounds)



Carry


Medium (20-40 pounds)



Push/Pull


Medium (20-40 pounds)



Slide/Transfer


Medium (20-40 pounds)



Working Conditions

Condition


Frequency




Indoor


Frequently (34-66%)



Outdoor


Occasionally (5-33%)



Extreme Temperature


Occasionally (5-33%)



Employee Health

Functional Assessment


Hazardous Drug Exposure


Fit Testing Required




D


No


Yes



Employee Statement of Understanding





I have read and understand the job description for my position. I am able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. I agree to comply with the corporate compliance policy and all laws, rules, regulations and standards of conduct relating to my position. As an employee, I understand my duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to my leader or the Corporate Compliance Hotline at extension 5432.






Equal opportunity employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Altru Health System is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Individuals in all protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Posted on : 3 years ago