Overview
RN clinical Coordinator/ Case Manager Jobs in Sterling, VA at 1st Americare
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate RN Clinical Coordinator/ Case Manager to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will coordinate patient care across various settings, ensuring seamless transitions from hospital to home or post-acute care environments. Your expertise in clinical assessment, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration will drive improved patient outcomes and elevate the quality of care delivered. This position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced nurses passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through proactive management and personalized care planning.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and physiological evaluations to determine appropriate care plans.
- Develop and implement individualized case management strategies for diverse patient populations, including those with complex needs such as critical care, trauma, infectious disease, geriatrics, behavioral health, pediatrics, and post-acute care.
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals across disciplines—physicians, therapists, social workers—to coordinate treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
- Manage discharge planning processes by evaluating patient needs for home health services, hospice care, outpatient clinics, or inpatient stays; facilitate timely transitions.
- Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems to document patient information accurately while maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Oversee utilization management and medical record review to optimize resource use and ensure adherence to health regulation policies.
- Provide patient service by educating patients and families about their conditions, treatment options, medication management, and follow-up care instructions.
Skills
- Extensive critical care experience including ICU, emergency room, Level I & II trauma center experience, and hospital medicine.
- Proven expertise in managing patients with complex conditions such as infectious diseases, geriatrics, behavioral health issues, and post-acute needs.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, medical terminology, and clinical case management principles.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for documentation and data management; familiarity with electronic health records management is essential.
- Excellent patient assessment skills combined with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse healthcare teams and patients.
- In-depth understanding of health regulation policies including HIPAA compliance and medical records management.
- Experience in discharge planning, home health coordination, hospice care, outpatient clinics, and managing inpatient caseloads.
- Ability to handle intake processes efficiently while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments such as emergency medicine or acute care settings.
- Familiarity with managed care concepts and utilization review processes to ensure optimal patient outcomes while controlling costs.
- Strong interpersonal skills for client communication and team collaboration; adept at managing patients as a nurse case manager across various clinical settings including pediatrics and geriatrics.
Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care by leveraging your clinical expertise in a collaborative environment that values innovation and compassion!
Pay: $48.00 – $52.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- RN License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: RN clinical Coordinator/ Case Manager
Company: 1st Americare
Location: Sterling, VA
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