Job Description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Occ Summary

Registered Nurse Care Coordinator is an integral part of the health care team and is responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients through the life span in multiple settings to include inpatient, outpatient or home health. The position serves as a clinical expert for a specific patient population to include transplant services, heart services, children services and home health. The position services as a clinical expert for complexpatient populations, patient and family educator, and a care coordination/transition manager.

Work Performed

Clinical Expert practices. Collaborates with providers, case managers, registered and other members of the health care to assess patient needs, develop a plan of care and optimize healthcare outcomes. Provides triage support the patient populations across multiple clinical areas. Monitors patient outcomes and documents patient response to care. Ensures providers are informed on outcomes. Serves as the point of contact for their patient population, or the care team to manage complex health needs. Provide patient consultations and information on recommended treatments. Coordinates prescription refill management, including creation and submission of prior authorization forms. Completes clinical paperwork including lab, school, and leave forms, medical releases, emergency, and travel letters, durable medical equipment, etc. Assist in coordinatingcomplex patient visits. Supports patients through pre-visit clinical assessments, to include collection of appropriate history. Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as requested. Educator Provides education to the patient and caregiver related to the services needed to facilitate access to care with Duke Health; disease state; and interventions to support health status. Assists in the coordination of home discharge plan and facilitates the transition to the hospital care coordination team. Instructs patients and families regarding treatments, procedures, medications, and continuation of care. Serves as an expert in supporting access to internal and external resources for patients. Care Coordinator Supports with procuring necessary medications and coverage options, and treatment equipment. Coordinate internal and external referral appointments. Coordinates post-hospitalization care and discharge planning. Collaborates with inpatient teams to support discharge plans. Assists patients and patient care givers with education on cost of service, insurance coverage, and payment options with the patient. Assist care team with setting goals for quality assurance and best Provide community resources and referrals for continuing care. Provide clinical consultation answers for patients and patient support. Ensure compliance with professional standards & regulatory requirements. Investigates coverage of the newest medications/therapies. Completes disability, or other pre-inpatient and discharge forms. Maintain timely documentation of assessment findings, discharge arrangements and actions taken according to departmental guidelines; prepare reports and maintain records as requested and/or required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of scope for a registered nurse Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process. Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others. plan of care.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

BSN Required

Experience

3 years of nursing experience required.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina required.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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