Job Description

Overview

Located conveniently in the heart of is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.\xc3\x82 Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph\'s was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph\'s remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph\'s includes the internationally renowned , , , , and (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph\'s among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery.\xc3\x82 In addition, St. Joseph\'s boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph\'s, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children\'s Hospital.

St. Joseph\'s is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona\'s healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of .

Look for us on and follow us on .

For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
Responsibilities

The Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing planning facilitating and advocating for options and services through a continuum of care from point of contact through discharge on assigned patients. The Care Coordinator performs this role in such a manner as to meet the individuals health needs while promoting quality and cost effective outcomes. The positions emphasis will be on care coordination communication and collaboration with nursing physicians departments within the medical center insurers and post acute service providers to pace the care toward optimal outcomes within the appropriate level of care. The Care Coordinator will advocate for the patient and family by identifying and valuing patient choice spiritual needs cultural language and socioeconomic barriers to care transitions . In addition the Care Coordinator will protect confidentiality while striving to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction. The Care Coordinator consistently conducts the utilization review process and the discharge planning process as required by hospital policies standards of practice and Federal and State regulations.
Qualifications

Minimum:

• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in an acute hospital setting. (A Masters Degree in nursing with a concentration in Case Management can serve as a substitute for the experience requirement.)
• Excellent customer service and presentation skills are a must.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential. Demonstrated ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks or projects effectively.
• Ability to work independently as needed with a high degree of detail orientation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Current Registered Nurse license required.

• Prior Care Coordination experience in a clinical or insurance setting.
• Case Management certification.
• BSN degree or experience equivalent.

CommonSpirit Health