Care Coordinator - Gastroenterology, Hybrid

Cleveland Clinic

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Digestive Disease Institute specializes in medical and surgical treatments for disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract. Here, you will work alongside passionate, dedicated caregivers and receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most distinguished otolaryngology medical centers in the country. Cleveland Clinic Care Coordinators have been very successful in helping patients manage their own care. In this role, your hard work, dedication and commitment can lead to a decrease in Emergency Department visits, observation status, inpatient stays and hospital readmission in care coordinated patients. A caregiver in this position works Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Professional Nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Or the American Red Cross
• Three to five years of nursing experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Specialty certification

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team across the continuum of care for high-risk patients to develop goals, plan interventions and maximize patient outcomes.
• Provide care and disease management coordination.
• Identify patients in the specialty care practice that have ongoing coordination needs and conduct targeted outreach.
• Utilize assessment skills, risk assessment tools and technological tools to identify patients with care needs and manage populations.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments that include disease-specific, age-specific, medical, behavioral, pharmacy, social and end of life needs of each patient.
• Inform and work with patients and their families regarding coordination of their care, provide education and coaching, monitor patient compliance with their care plan, perform reassessments regarding patient progress toward goals, and update plan of care.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate for patients and families.
• Assist in managing transitions of care across care settings, ensuring optimal communication and planning.
• Identify barriers, facilitate solutions, and connect others to community resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees