RN HART Patient Care Coordinator PRN

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.   We're proud to share that St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report.  Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

As a part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we currently offer the following benefits:

Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)
Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Program
Commute Trip Reduction Program - Earn cash back for participation!

Role:

This job is responsible for overseeing and evaluating the day-to-day operations of assigned CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) palliative care facility to optimize quality of care and support effective utilization of resources and achievement of desired clinical and financial outcomes.  An incumbent promotes collaborative practice and continuity of care and is also responsible for ensuring that all work activities are compliant with CHI-FH policies and standards, palliative care clinical guidelines and applicable regulatory/accreditation requirements.  Work includes: 1) supervising small staff of professional RN and social work staff who are directly responsible for coordinating the care and service of selected patients; 2) triaging care management emergencies and assigning work coverage; 3) analyzing and coordinating care provided by staff (including physicians and nurse practitioners), ensuring that adequate staff are available to meet patient needs; 4) monitoring documentation, quality, timelines and appropriateness of patient care (including care provided by physicians and nurse practitioners); and 5) providing staff education for new policies and processes.  An incumbent will also perform direct patient care within scope of RN licensure as needed.

Work requires knowledge of the concepts, professional standards and methodologies applicable to the palliative care discipline, and of applicable regulatory requirements sufficient to ensure quality and compliant patient interactions and interventions care and exercise judgment/critical thinking in applying clinical guidelines and standards to determine the appropriate level of care.  Also requires expertise in supervising and evaluating the work of subordinate clinical staff.  Major decisions (including policy changes) are subject to the review and approval of higher-level management.

Adheres to and exhibits CHI Franciscan Health’s Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or related field, graduation from an accredited school of nursing, and four years of progressively responsible related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities, including one year in a lead/supervisory capacity.  

Equivalent additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for two years of the education requirement (Associate’s degree required).

Licensure/Certification:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Current Health Care Provider BLS Certification.