SUMMARY:
The Transitional Care Management Coordinator (RN) is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and providing clinical leadership for the Transitional Care Management Program for patients transitioning to home care for all primary care departments. The Coordinator provides direction and oversight of TCM staff supporting the program, delegating within scope of practice, and serves as the clinical resource and escalation point for the team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal training which will probably be indicated by a degree from an accredited school of nursing (Associate degree required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred); basic life support and CPR certifications; and current Kentucky state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. Minimum two years clinical experience preferred, with emphasis in primary care medicine, discharge planning, or hospital-based nursing. Prior leadership, preceptor, or supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of clinical standards, quality assurance and reporting. Previous experience with care management or other applicable programs preferred.
- Proficient in Word, Excel and other computer programs.
- Demonstrate sound judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with other team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to listen well and work closely with patients, staff and providers.
- Demonstrated self-initiative and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
- Knowledge of the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act as it applies to delegation and supervision of LPNs and unlicensed staff.
- Ability to coach, delegate to, and provide constructive feedback to team members.
PHYSICAL GUIDELINES:
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; lift, move and transport patients and materials; manual dexterity and motor coordination; articulate speech; read and understand medical information; visual acuity.
NOTE:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act, as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)