RN Transitional Care Coordinator-ED Main Campus
Cleveland, Ohio
Employer: University Hospitals
Industry: Nurse - Non-Direct Patient Care
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Ensures appropriate next site of care for patient using evidence-based decision support tools. The Transitional Care Coordinator (TCC) collaborates with all members of a patient's care team, including the family and support systems, to enhance the patient experience and ready the patient for the next site of care. The TCC develops and modifies a patient's post-acute care plan, identifies any barriers for follow-up care, brings in specialty in-hospital consultations as needed (nutrition, social work, therapy, etc.), and helps facilitate the provider hand-off to the next level of care.
This position supports the discharge process for patients in the Adult Emergency Department at UH Cleveland Medical Center and works collaboratively with the ED Social Worker staff. You can chose to work four 10 hours shifts or three 12's plus one 8 hour shift.
Essential Functions
Required For All Jobs
Qualifications:
QualificationsEducation
Ensures appropriate next site of care for patient using evidence-based decision support tools. The Transitional Care Coordinator (TCC) collaborates with all members of a patient's care team, including the family and support systems, to enhance the patient experience and ready the patient for the next site of care. The TCC develops and modifies a patient's post-acute care plan, identifies any barriers for follow-up care, brings in specialty in-hospital consultations as needed (nutrition, social work, therapy, etc.), and helps facilitate the provider hand-off to the next level of care.
This position supports the discharge process for patients in the Adult Emergency Department at UH Cleveland Medical Center and works collaboratively with the ED Social Worker staff. You can chose to work four 10 hours shifts or three 12's plus one 8 hour shift.
Essential Functions
- Completes assessment including patient's previous level of functioning, connection to hospital and community based resources, existing supports, SDOH. Documents comprehensive plan and facilitates necessary referrals as needed. 30%
- Communicates and collaborates with the larger team with a multidisciplinary approach. 10%
- Provides updates to medical team and nursing of patients plan of care and plan for the stay, discharge or movement to alternative site including but not limited to home care, SNF, IRF, Hospital at Home, or other alternative facility. (20%).
- Develops, documents and implements a discharge plan consistent with individual patient needs and with patient and family goals. Develops plans with attention to individual patient and family goals. Discusses estimated length of stay, treatment plan and discharge plan with attending physician and/or medical team. 30%
- Assist with recruitment, and orientation/mentoring/education of new staff.
- Focus on readmission assessments and intercept programs/alternative services for patients not requiring an admit status (inpatient and obs).
- Connecting patients to care (PCI, ACO, Managed Care teams).
Required For All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications:
QualificationsEducation
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required and
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- 1+ years clinical nursing experience (acute care), Required and
- 2+ years of experience in case management/discharge planning in an acute care setting Required and
- Experience and knowledge of utilization management, case management, post-acute transitions, and home health Preferred
- Sound clinical knowledge base Required
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payer regulations Required
- Computer competency Required
- Multi-tasks and prioritizes work Required
- Works autonomously Required
- Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (oral and written) Required
- Maintain clinical competency regarding health care delivery/regulatory requirements. Required
- Teaching skills Required
- Maintains a calm, professional demeanor when dealing with internal and external contacts Required
- Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Required
- CM certification Preferred
- in the State of Ohio Required
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Created: 2024-06-07
Reference: 240003FT
Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Cleveland
ZIP: 44135
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