RN Care Coordinator Acute Care - B3/B4/PICU/Flex/NICU

Overview

We are seeking a collaborative care coordinator to guide patients across the acute care continuum by partnering with physicians, nursing, social work, and ancillary teams to build and implement individualized care plans. This role involves conducting assessments, monitoring clinical progress and resource use, and supporting safe, effective transitions including discharge planning and community referrals. The ideal candidate will educate patients and families, address social determinants of health, and help ensure optimal outcomes such as reduced readmissions and appropriate length of stay. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Monitors admission and continued stay of all patients regardless of level of care.
• Monitors avoidable days which are delays in treatment or timely patient discharge, patient care inefficiencies, and/or barriers to treatment and/or discharge.
• Updates patient file (PCP, insurance, etc.) to ensure timely discharge
• Collaborates with patient’s physician regarding discharge goals to develop discharge plans during daily physician team rounds
• Develops a discharge plan in with collaboration of the family and the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Collaborates with health care professionals internally and regionally to promote a smooth transition to home.
• Coordinates appropriate medication, equipment, and/or home care services/supplies.
• Assists with follow-up appointments, activities, and schedules therapies.
• Meets with healthcare team to facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate patient’s discharge planning needs.
• Coordinates transfers to other healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with regulations, i.e. EMTALA.
• Offers education about level of care criteria and other payer information to members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education:

• Associates Degree in Nursing

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa 
• Successfully complete American Heart Association BCLS course within 90 days of hire date

Experience:

• Minimum of two years clinical pediatric experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

Other: 

• Level 3 Medium Work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.