Careers

Inpatient Care Coordinator

Day/Hours: Full Time

Summary:Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, provides assistance for the hospital’s utilization review, social services and care coordination. Works collaboratively with physicians, staff and other health care professionals within their network to provide comprehensive care management and care coordination across the health care continuum. Is an integral member of the health care team who works to ensure safety, best practice, and high quality standards of care are maintained. Also works to ensure members are able to navigate through the health care continuum by improving the coordination of care and member/family experience. Coordinates a wide range of self-management support services as well as a wide range of community-based and health care support services for members. Works with physicians, staff and other resources to address specific quality improvement/performance improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications: Current Iowa RN licensure or LPN licensure. Minimum 3 years hospital experience. Minimum one year experience in utilization review desired. Must have effective communication skills. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with providers, and all service areas of the hospital.

Decatur County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.