Patient Care Coordinator - Registered Nurse
Company: University of Utah Health
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists
to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient
care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a
culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.
University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the
values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility,
diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our
mission. EO/AA
This position provides clinical expertise and coordination of care
and services aimed at enhancing patient-centered care and
maximizing outcomes across the patient care continuum from
pre-admission through discharge, including monitoring patient care
to ensure progress towards desired outcomes, addressing patient and
family needs, resolving obstacles to effective care and together
with the interdisciplinary team, planning for patient discharge.
This position may be required to access and administer medications
within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma
Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic
research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our
five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our
comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient
outcomes.
Responsibilities
Assesses, communicates and addresses patient and family care needs
throughout the patient's stay.
Acts as the key coordinator and contact for the patient care
plan.
Acts as clinical resource and support for bedside staff to address
complex patient needs and assist with complex procedures.
Collaborates with other Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses to
identify burden of care and assign core team members.
Participates in medical rounds at least two mornings a week.
Attends patient evaluation conferences twice weekly, brings updates
on patient progress, barriers to discharge and other concerns.
Attends and participates in team program meetings.
Updates and monitors nursing orders as needed based on care plan
changes.
Attends discharge briefing to give and receive updates on barriers
to discharge and discharge needs.
May follow up with patients within one week of discharge by
performing post discharge follow up phone calls.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined
above.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
Excellent human relations and effective communication skills.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Health Science or
related field or equivalency.
One year of related nursing experience.
Licenses Required
Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University
of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within
30 days of hire.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of
Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate
compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain
current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is
not being changed to Utah.
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring
department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or
without an accommodation.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision,
Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated,
Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing,
Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The
University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working
in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a
strong commitment to improving access to higher education for
historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as
minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and
protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is
extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with
University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable
accommodations in the application process will be provided to
individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The
University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity,
color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy,
pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected
veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis
of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as
required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to
discriminate in education programs or activities extends to
admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title
IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator,
to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or
both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please
contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human
Resources office at 801-581-6500.If you or someone you know has
experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual
harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in
the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Sherrie Hayashi
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement
Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may
elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become
eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact
Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for
information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving
monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS'
post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah
Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals
and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions
regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal
background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 67694
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M - F, approx 0730 - 1700
Location Name Orthopaedic Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UOC OPC 40A CLINIC SPECIALTIES
Category Nursing
Workplace Set Up On-site
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