Description:
Founded in 1866, The Floating Hospital, is one of the last remaining charity hospitals in New York City. Our commitment is the same as it was 159 years ago: unrestricted healthcare to all who walk through our doors, regardless of identity, insurance status, or the ability to pay. We welcome individuals of all ages, from infants, school-age children (5+), youth and adults. The Floating Hospital is a Federally Qualified Health Center and the largest provider to homeless families living in family shelters and domestic violence safe houses throughout all five boroughs.
Essential Functions:
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Anticipates patient needs and ensures that pre-visit planning is completed before patient visit.
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Reviews daily patient appointments.
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Prepares, distributes, and analyzes daily patient rosters.
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Coordinates and documents daily patient care conferences.
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Provides proactive outreach to high-risk patients.
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Facilitates advanced management of care to an identified high risk client population.
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Develops care plans specific to individual patients by collaborating with providers.
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Assists patients in setting treatment goals and assesses potential barriers.
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Educates patients on individual care plans.
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Properly documents care plans and patient interactions in eCW.
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Participates in QI Team meetings.
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Collaborates with Benefits Counselors and Outreach staff to ensure appropriate patient scheduling and flow.
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Collaborates with the HIM supervisor to ensure appropriate documentation procedures.
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Other duties, assignments or special projects, as needed.
Requirements:
- Valid NYS RN License.
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Prior clinical experience preferred; Administrative experience also preferred.
Environment:
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The Patient Care Coordinator will perform duties in The Floating Hospital clinic and will have rooms in which to perform care planning and will have a workspace in which to perform his/her administrative job functions. The agency observes a no-smoking policy.
