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Employment TypeFull timeShiftDay ShiftDescriptionAt Mercy Medical Center our RN Inpatient Care Coordinators are responsible for coordinating patient care, assessing needs, and developing care plans. They collaborate with healthcare providers, monitor patient progress, and ensure a smooth transition between different stages of care well advocating for the patients' well-being.What You Will DoIn this critical role you will assist in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate preferred.Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.Certification: BLS (AHA/ARC). Certification in Case Management (ACM, CCM) required within one year of employment after meeting minimum requirements.Preferred SkillsExperience: three years of diversified, progressive experience with at least 1 year of recent experience in an acute care facility or public health nurse setting.Including an in-depth understanding of and skill in using many nationally recognized medical utilization criteria sets (i.e. MCG, InterQual, and others as needed).Requires a solid understanding of managed care methodologies, HCFA/OBRA and state of Connecticut regulatory compliance issues, and JCAHO accreditation accountabilities of the Continuum of CareWork Schedule: 30-hours DaysMinistry/Facility InformationMercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.00552239