Thoracic Surgery Clinic, Coordinator - RN

Location

Santa Clara, CA | United States

Job description

Responsible for coordinating patient care throughout the cardiovascular care continuum Ensuries the effective coordination and continuation of patient care from the pre-surgery to post-surgery treatments.

Essential Responsibilities:

Coordinates pre-surgery care services. Responsible for the initial intake and setting up the patient coordination process with external providers.

Determines availability of operating rooms and books cases accordingly. Completes surgical work ups for referrals. Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit information to patients, families and outside agencies.

Coordinates the clinical management of post-surgery patients. Manages post discharge planning to ensure the continuing care of patient which include follow up appointments, educational programs and outside services for continuing care.

Provides patient education and consultation for patient and family members throughout treatment.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum three (3) years of patient care experience required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or health related field, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Current California RN license required.

Additional Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum six (6) months of previous case management experience preferred.

Minimum one (1) year of care coordination or cardiovascular patient care services experience preferred.

Experience in utilization management, discharge planning, or transfer coordination.

PHN preferred.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Thoracic Surgery Clinic, Coordinator - RN

LOCATION: Santa Clara, California

REQNUMBER: 1208700

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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