JOB SUMMARY
The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive care plans for patients with complex medical and social needs. Â Working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the RN Care Coordinator supports improved access to care, reduction in hospital utilization, and delivery of high-quality, patient-centered services. Â This role emphasizes holistic assessment, care coordination, patient education, and empowerment to promote wellness and independence across the continuum of care.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates individualized healthcare plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve access, reduce hospitalizations, and ensure quality care delivery.
- Collaborates with providers and practice staff to identify appropriate patients for care management, utilizing established program criteria.
- Performs comprehensive initial and periodic assessments, collecting relevant data on the patient’s health status and prioritizing patients based on intensity, need, and required follow-up.
- Formulates and implements care management plans that address patient/family needs, resources, and goals; educates patients and families on care choices and supports informed decision-making.
- Establishes mutually agreed-upon care plans with patients, families, and care teams that include clear, action-oriented self-management goals.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of care plans, revising as needed to address evolving needs, goals, and barriers, monitors and documents patient progress.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary care conferences to address patient progress, emerging issues, and shared team responsibilities.
- Identifies and utilizes appropriate community resources to support patient/family needs; facilitates referrals as necessary.
- Promotes patient self-management and engagement to achieve optimal wellness and independence through education and support.
- Conducts post-discharge follow-up calls for high-risk patients recently hospitalized or treated in emergency departments to ensure safe and effective transitions of care.
- Collaborates with providers, inpatient teams, payers, and health system administrators to coordinate transitions across care settings and optimize clinical and financial outcomes.
- Maintains accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) and ensures completeness of care management databases.
- Manages a caseload of approximately 50–100 patients, meeting established productivity and quality standards.
- Maintains professional boundaries and upholds confidentiality, ethics, and organizational values in all interactions.
- Maintains strict adherence to scheduled work hours with regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
- Minimum of three years of recent clinical experience in a hospital or clinic setting working with adult patients.
- Demonstrated experience providing patient interaction and support by telephone.
- Proficient in the use of computers and electronic health record systems in a clinical setting.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
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CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
- Current State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire, or within three-months of employment.
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR), per FHC guidelines.
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