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*Description*

*Clinical Care Coordinator/RN Case Manager - Per Diem Opportunity!*

*Rate: $51.50*

*Summary:*

The Clinical Care Coordinator - Unit is responsible for providing direction and leadership to the clinical team regarding the patient level of care and discharge transition plan. Acts as principal liaison between emergency services, surgical services, nursing, finance, physicians, utilization review and medical records to ensure appropriate status is assigned. Assures patient progression of care is efficient and transition plans are executed to the appropriate level within the care continuum. Provides clinically based concurrent review of the medical record to assess and procure accurate and complete documentation of the patients' diagnoses and procedures. Ensures documentation accurately reflects quality of care, severity of illness and risk of mortality to support correct coding, reimbursement, and quality initiatives.

Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

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This position requires a minimum formal education of Associate Degree in Nursing and minimum of three years job-related experience. Registered Nurse license State of CT with minimum of one year as an acute Care Coordinator. Knowledge and expertise with use of electronic medical record and use of both Interqual and Milliman screening criteria. Excellent collaborator and team member who is able to work closely with physicians and all members of the health care team to procure the right level of care, correct order for hospitalization, optimal plan of care , and facilitation of services. Knowledge and expertise in both CMS and insurance industry standards as well as guidelines pertaining to appropriate coverage notifications. Ability to be flexible, resourceful and creative in problem solving. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Minimum Experience: three years Desired: Certification in Case Management preferred or willing to obtain. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Credentials: RN

Rate: $51.50

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.