Continuum of Care Coordinator (RN or SW)
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Our client is a Fortune 500 company that is a leading operator of general acute care hospitals and outpatient care centers. They are on a on a mission to provide access to high quality, respectful, and patient-centered primary and preventative healthcare services for everyone. They own, lease or operate 83 affiliated hospitals and healthcare services are provided in more than 1,000 outpatient sites of care including affiliated physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
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Are you an excellent communicator who thrives when making a positive impact on your community and the population within? Are you dedicated to building strong relationships with others? If so, a continuum of care position might be the perfect next step. As a Continuum of Care Coordinator (CCC), you will be responsible for improving patients’ level of wellness, reducing unnecessary readmissions, and ensuring that in-network healthcare resources are utilized appropriately. You’ll also monitor the ACO Care continuum for patients discharged from the facility, which involved discussing utilization patterns of physicians, hospitals, and post-acute care providers. A Continuum of Care Coordinator is also responsible for collaborating with leadership and case managers to review trends in utilization, and provide assistance to patients who express concerns or who have additional care needs, which will allow you to use your communication skills alongside your compassionate nature. You’ll also work to understand readmission drivers and opportunities to reduce 30-day readmission penalties. Top Reasons to Love This Job: 1. This is a leadership opportunity and a chance to make a difference in a population's overall health and utilization of healthcare 2. Competitive salary and full benefits offered "Must-haves" for this position: 1. A bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing or social work 2. At least 2 years' strong clinical/healthcare experience required 3. Current working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management and disease management. 4. Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources, physician office routines, and transitional procedures for pre-and post acute care. 5. Supervisory and project leadership experience a plus. 6. Knowledge of Medicare and ACO practice management preferred. 7. Prior experience as a Care Navigator for high-risk patient.