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CARE COORDINATOR RN

Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, California
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The posted compensation range of $91.62 - $91.62 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-407497 Employment Type PRN Department Care Coordination Hours/Pay Period 16 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 0800-16:30 Remote No Category Case Management and Social Work
Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 


Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing planning facilitating and advocating for options and services through a continuum of care from point of contact through discharge on assigned patients. The RN Care Coordinator performs this role in such a manner as to meet the individuals health needs while promoting quality and cost effective outcomes. The positions emphasis will be on care coordination communication and collaboration with nursing physicians departments within the medical center insurers and post-acute service providers to pace the care toward optimal outcomes within the appropriate level of care. The RN Care Coordinator will advocate for the patient and family by identifying and valuing patient choice spiritual needs cultural language and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions . In addition the RN Care Coordinator will protect confidentiality while striving to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction. The RN Care Coordinator consistently conducts the utilization review process and the discharge planning process as required by hospital policies standards of practice and Federal and State regulations.


Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Minimum two (2) years of acute hospital clinical experience or a Masters degree in Case Management or Nursing field in lieu of 1 year experience.
  • RN license in the state(s) covered is required. 
  • California - RN:CA
  • BLS required within 3 months of hiring 
  • Able to apply clinical guidelines to ensure progression of care.
  • Knowledge of managed care and payer environment preferred.
  • Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders
  • Professional communication skills.
  • Understand how utilization management and case management programs integrate.
  • Ability to work as a team player and assist other members of the team where needed.
  • Thrive in a fast paced, self-directed environment.
  • Knowledge of CMS standards and requirements.
  • Proficient in prioritizing work and delegating where indicated.
  • Highly organized with excellent time management skills.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field. 
  • At least five (5) years of nursing experience.

  • Certified Case Manager (CCM), Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), or UM Certification preferred

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