JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse Care Coordinator is responsible for ongoing case management coordination through the continuum of care. Responsible for the clinical program components, provide expertise regarding clinical services needed with a focus on preventive and primary care; and provide disease case management where relevant.
The nurse uses motivational interviewing techniques while lending support in the efforts in managing complex patients. Patient population ranges from chronically ill to healthy individuals wanting to prevent disease. The nurse works with the patient to develop a plan and facilitates patient's access to appropriate health care services and community resources. Patient self-management and increasing patient knowledge of their disease process are other foci for the nurse. The nurse is accountable for the management of patient's therapy enrolled in case management. The nurse supports the physician's practice by following physician protocol to manage patient's therapy, related education, triage and coordination of care and referrals when appropriate.
In addition to working with the patients and their families, the nurse interacts regularly with physicians and personnel from within the Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) and outside the system to coordinate care of patients.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Preferred/Optional: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), bilingual in English and Spanish, basic knowledge of epidemiology.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
A minimum of three years’ recent clinical experience in hospital or clinic, working with adults.
Experience with patient interaction on the telephone.
Experience with computers.
Preferred/Optional: None
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Current State of Wisconsin Registered nurse License or Nurse Compact License. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.