Overview:
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Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
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Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
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Family-focused benefits
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Wellness incentives
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Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
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And more
Description:
We're seeking a Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse / RN) responsible for proactive patient outreach and care coordination for a panel of patients to achieve optimal outcomes and wellness, while decreasing preventable ED, inpatient and readmission visits. This individual:
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Functions as a clinical liaison, facilitator, advocate and collaborator in a multidisciplinary care team across the continuum of care to provide complex disease management interventions to high risk and post discharged patients identified.
- Utilizes assessment skills and risk assessment tools to collect subjective and objective information pertaining to the health status of the patient and identify barriers that will require a team-based approach.
- Utilizes a team-based, holistic, patient-centered, evidence based approach to identify patient-centered goals and develop outcomes to improve the health status of Emory Healthcare patients and improve patient satisfaction.
- Conducts targeted outreach to identified patient panels to ensure timely and efficient care delivery across the continuum of care.
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Improves communication and collaboration between patient and families, healthcare teams and community-based organizations.
- Performs patient re-assessments to determine current health status and progress toward healthcare goals and care plan completion.
- Conducts systematic, ongoing, and criterion-based evaluation of outcomes in care coordination plans of care.
- Ensures care gaps are closed around specialty/chronic diseases.
- Serves as a primary point of contact for identified high risk and post-discharged patients and facilitate access to services.
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Partners with other care coordination teams across the Emory Healthcare system and community organizations.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited nursing school. Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
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Care Management experience preferred.
- Three (3) years of healthcare experience required. BLS Healthcare Provider certifications required.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details:
Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1-10 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally), negligible 34-66% of the workday (frequently), negligible 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10 lbs max, carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools, occasional standing & walking, frequent sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste. chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting patient care/handling injuries, radiation, shift work, travel may be required, use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
