Overview

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

Responsibilities

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 barreris 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.

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirement:

Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in an acute hospital setting.Prior Care Coordination experience in a clinical or insurance setting is required. If operational conditions permit training a candidate without the required experience may be considered.Current CA Registered Nurse (R.N.) license.Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a mustStrong interpersonal and written communication skills are essentialDemonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectivelyAbility to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation

Preferred Qualifications:

CM certification preferredBSN degree or experience equivalent preferred.A Masters Degree in nursing with a concentration in Case Management can serve as a substitute for the experience requirement.Bilingual skills in other languages is preferred.