Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Care Coordinator at TidalHealth – Salisbury, Maryland

Why work at TidalHealth?

Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition and certification assistance programs to grow both personally and professionally.

RN – Patient Care Coordinator Position Summary

The primary function of the RN - Patient Care Coordinator is to coordinate the patient’s care across all departments, disciplines and providers. They ensure appropriate continued stay utilization while providing appropriate and safe discharge planning. The RN – Patient Care Coordinator also functions as patient advocates and liaisons to regulatory agencies, insurance companies, and various state agencies. This team provides support to Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, and Women’s and Children areas 7 days a week.

RN – Patient Care Coordinator Position Requirements

• Licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must hold a license in the state of permanent residency.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in an acute care hospital.
• Home health, case management experience with an insurance carrier or HMO and/or Utilization Review and discharge planning experience preferred.
• Case Management certification preferred

RN – Patient Care Coordinator Work Schedule

• Day shift Monday-Friday, Evening and weekend work as assigned.

RN – Patient Care Coordinator Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.