Job Description
Summary The Care Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN), is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and directing patient care. Assumes responsibility for coordinating requests for service and consults for Veterans to Department of Defense health care facilities and community providers. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Responsibilities Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for executing a streamlined approach to receiving, triaging, and directing timely, coordinated care. Demonstrates proficient practice and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills. Possesses intimate knowledge of the internal referral care process, clinical review criteria, utilization management standards, clinical documentation requirements, community care regulations, Department of Defense care regulations, a...