Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA

Inpatient RN Care Coordinator I - DAY SHIFT - Care Transitions

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Day Hours: 8:00a - 6:30p /weekend and holiday rotation Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. Rosado at [email protected] SUMMARY OF POSITION: Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to maintain continuity of patient care for identified patient populations from admission to discharge utilizes appropriate criteria for inpatient care and plans timely discharges. Responsible for coordinating patient's clinical plans of care guided by Patients/Families, Physician Providers, and other members of the inpatient team while adhering to guidelines and contracts from regulatory bodies and insurers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): * Two (2) years nursing experience * Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. * AHA BLS before end of the orientation period PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S): * BSN preferred. * Previous experience in case management, care coordination, outcomes management or discharge planning preferred. * Certification in case management from a nationally recognized organization preferred. WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: * Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). * Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. * Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. * Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. * Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER? Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth. YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance. Union: Non Bargained Apply now Internal Employees - Apply