Description:

We are looking to hire a Care Coordinating Specialist- LPN!This position is located atRegional Medical Center off I-184 and Curtis Rd.

About this Position

As a Care Coordination Specialistat Saint Alphonsus Health System, you would function as the coordinator and other services for patients attributed to specially defined populations within the Saint Alphonsus Health System and/or Saint Alphonsus Health Alliance network.

The goals of the Care Coordination Specialist (CCS) are to coordinate and assist in the management of care to assist in meeting the multiple healthcare needs of the patient, ensure continuity of services, and to decrease fragmentation of care and services.As a CCSyou wouldutilize available resources, and interacts with patients, patient support person(s), andproviders to promote cost effective, quality clinical outcomes. The position may serve as a referral base for clinical questions and questions regarding appropriate level of care, and network utilization questions. This may be a continuous or intermittent process; the CCS works under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN), and within scope of practice: assesses individual patient needs, coordination of services, communication with patient providers, payers, and Third Party Administrators (TPAs), and other members of the care team, facilitates access to resources, monitors and evaluates ongoing health status of the patient and related outcomes, updates individualized plans of care, and documents such interventions appropriately within the medical record. Some travel may be expected.

About the Patient Care Liaison Corporate Accounts Team

The Patient Care Liaison Corporate Accounts team is a new way of doing business in healthcare that has a direct effect on stewardship. This team works closely with the Saint Alphonsus Health Alliance (holder of contracts) to provide services for patients attributed to specially defined populations within the Saint Alphonsus Health System and/or Saint Alphonsus Health Alliance network.

This team serves as a referral base for clinical questions and questions regarding appropriate level of care, and network utilization questions. This may be a continuous or intermittent process;, assesses individual patient needs, coordination of services, communication with patient providers, payers, and Third Party Administrators (TPAs), and other members of the care team, and facilitates access to resources. The team is also responsible for a 24-7 phone line, rounding on patients within the defined population, including Saint Al's colleagues, and works closely with other patient support departments who refer patients to this team.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

Hybrid in office/work from home.

General Requirements:

• 5 years of clinical experience in an ambulatory, home health agency, or skilled nursing facility care setting.
• Care and/or care management experience preferred.
• Previous experience with health networks, insurance products and/or Third Party Administrators preferred.

License/Certification:

• Currently licensed in the State of Idaho as an LPN as defined by the Idaho State Board of Nursing required
• May need to obtain Oregon LPN license within 90 days of hire, depending on patient populations.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/ to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.