RN- ACUTE CARE COORDINATOR

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Iron River Hospital in Iron River, MI is seeking a RN- ACUTE CARE COORDINATOR- HOURLY to join our CARE COORDINATION team!

The RN Acute Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to resources to meet those needs. They use nursing practice knowledge in the development of the patient’s plan of care and attempts to resolve social, economic, and environmental difficulties that interfere with the patients’ ability to manage their health needs effectively. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the RN Acute Care Coordinator works closely with physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments, and provides support and clinical expertise to nursing personnel regarding patient care coordination issues. This position requires independent judgment, analytical, problem solving, and collaborative skills in order to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to provide patient centered care.

Hours: Full Time; 0.8 FTE or 64 hours per pay period. Day shift.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills normally acquired through completion of an Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.

• Minimum of one year acute care hospital experience. Critical care, general medical and/or surgical nursing, and experience in educational presentations beneficial.

• Current State of MI RN licenserequired.

• Exhibits strong human relation skills for interacting with patients, patient’s family members, physicians, personnel, community agencies, and other resources.

• Displays analytical skills to assess patients’ needs, develop associated discharge planning, and provide sound recommendations and guidance.

• Possesses planning and organizational skills and expert skills in prioritization.

• Understands the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

• PTO accrual from day one!

• Generous retirement plan with match available.

• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics is one of three hospitals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the Aspirus family.

With 300+ employees, Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics serves people through a 25-bed hospital, physician clinics, dialysis center, rehab fitness center, and ambulance service. The outpatient part of this practice is located in a stand-alone clinic. This allows the provider to work independently yet have the specialist support and financial security from the entire Aspirus health care system. The critical access hospital has an average daily census of 9-10 patients.

The hospital and clinics provide numerous services and has up to date technology, including 64 slice CT and a mobile MRI. The medical staff includes family practitioners, internal medicine, general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, radiologist, emergency medicine physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. Visiting medical staff includes ophthalmologist, oncologist, cardiologist, ENT, podiatrist, and nephrologist.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here to learn more about Iron River, Michigan (http://www.ironriver.org/)

Credentials:

Essential:

• REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE

Position RN- ACUTE CARE COORDINATOR

Location

Req ID 131929