- Bachelor's degree required
- Associate degree in Nursing with five years of bedside nursing experience can be used in lieu of the Bachelor degree requirement. required
- 5-7 years of broad clinical experience in the acute care setting required
- Experience in case management, quality management and utilization experience preferred
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
- Interviews patients/significant others to obtain data on personal, social, medical, emotional and cultural needs to identify and assess problems requiring discharge planning intervention; documents same. Evaluates patient and family information, selects appropriate discharge planning methods, develops, implements and documents a plan in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provides professional expertise as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate transition management for patient and arrange for appropriate care to ensure safe and timely discharge. Identifies barriers that result in delays in transition and develops strategies to minimize; communicates successful strategies with team. Effectively balances patient safety and discharge needs with hospital length of stay goals.
- Actively contributes, participates and follows through on interventions identified in Department daily reports, Nursing, Physician, and IMOC rounds..
- Provides professional support to patients/families experiencing and/or anticipating issues to adjusting to illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in living situations and bereavement. Establishes a cohesive comprehensive plan. Documents interventions and outcomes.
- Manages patient/family and provider team meetings to develop and plan strategies to overcome psychosocial and economic issues related to patient's acute hospital stay, care progression and transition. Is liaison between patients/families and internal/external providers of care on social issues.
- Proactively identifies potential and/or actual barriers to a safe and timely discharge to assure efficient discharge planning. Identifies patient/family/significant other's ability to participate in the plan and pro-actively establishes strategies to overcome barriers identified.
- Demonstrates knowledge of resources available in the system and community and utilizes them effectively in supporting the patients during the episode of care Advises physicians of availability of appropriate services for patients who require post hospital care. Coordinates the planning and referrals for those patients.
- Educates Discharge Planners to serve as facilitators/advocates for patients and families in the resolution of problems related to the established plan of care and procurement services.
- Monitors the daily activity of Discharge Planners for consistency, and correctness in the applicable regulatory, and department standards.
- Participates in the development and standardization of improved
- Successfully completes 2-3 preceptor assignments per year, following established educational plans and guidelines and providing insight and suggestions for improvement. Regularly reports progress of new associates to their manager, and may actively participate in planning and follow-up meetings regarding associate progress.
- Exemplifies guest, and staff relations, and holds discharge planning staff accountable for conformity with the standards in all activities
- Provides details of discharge planning needs, education needs, and pathway improvement needs by report to Discharge Planner Managers, and department Director.
- Assists with departmental projects and other functions such as assigned to support department operations and/or assist with patient specific issues that may arise. Why MedStar Health?
- Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
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Sr RN Care Coordinator - Washington, DC, United States - MedStar Health
Description
General Summary of PositionProvides patient/family interventions to facilitate quality patient care and timely discharge planning. Coordinates with physicians, nurses, Clinical Resource Management (CRM) Case Managers and Social Workers, and other disciplines within the care team including outside agencies to expedite the appropriateness, effectiveness and timeliness of post acute care and discharge planning. Using a variety of treatment modalities, assists patients and families in the resolution of social, financial and emotional problems related to illness, health care and rehabilitation. Assists to effectively and efficiently provide complete comprehensive discharge plans to decrease length of stay having services available in a timely manner. Acts as a resource who mentors and supports the discharge planning staff. Provides support for the additional care needs of psychiatric, ETOH/drug abuse, rape, neglected adult and child, and self-pay patient; for the highest possible care, and safe discharge. Assists with projections for discharge and IDRs daily. This position includes meeting the needs and providing services to all age groups-infancy through geriatrics, as well as providing services for the culturally diverse population MedStar Washington Hospital Center serves.Minimum Qualifications
Education
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
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