Care Coordinator

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POSITION

SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

At the front door

of University Health, this role serves to screen patients needing

placement in acute or observation beds for the purposes of correct

status determinations, and the coordination of appropriate

diversions to home or other level of care more appropriate for the

services needed to be rendered. This position requires assertive

clinical acumen and communication skills for serving in the liaison

roles with medical staff, nursing, and patients and families.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of

nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN

preferred. National certification (e.g. CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN,

ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is preferred. Three

years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred. Work

experience in case management, utilization review or hospital

quality assurance experience is preferred. Must complete a Clinical

Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire

date.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Current license from the Board of Nurse

Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse

is required. National certification in related field is preferred.

Case Manager Certification (CCM or ANCC) is highly

desirable.