Patient Care Coordinator

Patient Care Coordinator**

Department: BGMC Patient Management

**Location:** Buffalo General Medical Center

Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo

Work Type: Full-Time

**Scheduled Work Hours:** 8a-6p, 8:30a-6:30p, 9a-7p

Shift 1

**Job Description**

**Has the responsibility of collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, facilitate utilization and resource management and discharge planning functions, working to achieve optimal outcomes for the patient in the acute care setting. Case management is a process that efficiently and effectively aligns patient needs/issues with resources to meet quality, clinical and cost outcomes.**

**Education And Credentials**

Current New York State registration as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required within five (5) years of hire to the position. Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred. Employees in the job title prior to 3/29/10 are grandfathered and not required to obtain their BSN. Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire. Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse/RN Permit and American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter.

**Experience**

**2 years of acute care Nursing Experience required. 2 years of experience in any combination of case management, home care and utilization review preferred. Knowledge of and experience with Interquel Criteria set and software systems preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook required. Use of computer applications related to health care industry required.**

Working Conditions

**Essential:**

* Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)

**Job Details**

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00

FTE: 1.000000

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required: No

**With Rotation:** No

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Union Code: U06 - CWA 1168 BGH RN

Requisition ID#: 8012

Grade: RN3

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

**Salary Range:** $43.77 -$56.01

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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**Position** Patient Care Coordinator

**Location** US:NY:Buffalo | Nursing | Full-Time

**Req ID** null

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