Job Summary
The Care Coordinator is responsible for evaluating, creating, and overseeing detailed care plans by collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals to address the health requirements of patients. This role includes assisting with patient transitions, ensuring the precision of clinical documentation, and spotting opportunities for enhancing quality throughout the care process.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ needs and develop comprehensive care plans.
- Monitor the implementation of care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Facilitate smooth transitions for patients between different levels of care.
- Ensure accuracy in clinical documentation and records.
- Identify and promote quality improvement initiatives within the care continuum.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or an Associate’s degree with enrollment in a BSN program.
- Current RN licensure is required.
- At least three years of experience in acute care nursing.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Texas Children's Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
