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Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

The naviHealth Skilled Inpatient and Transitional Care Coordinator (SICC/TCC) acts as a SNF In-patient Care Coordinator (SICC) and Transitional Care Coordinator (TCC) when market volume or geographic determine this is the best approach. The SICC/TCC plays an integral role in the patient’s journey towards better well-being by serving as the communication link between the patient and their interdisciplinary health care team in both the Acute Care setting and Post-Acute Care (PAC) settings. The SICC/TCC is responsible for identifying the appropriate first (PAC) setting in Acute and utilizes nH Predict to align expectations and discharge planning efforts in PAC. In both settings the SICC/TCC evaluates a defined population for transitional needs post-discharge to improve outcomes. The SICC/TCC engages the hospital care team, the physicians, post-acute care providers, the patient and their families/caregivers while providing objective information and support throughout the care continuum focusing on safe transition of care and improving the patient journey.

Greeley, Colorado

Coordinates and assists with completion and submission of interdisciplinary, accurate, and timely MDS assessments, CAA's, and Care plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations . Provides education to direct care associates regarding updates or changes to the CMS RAI Manual or Skilled Nursing Facility Regulations that impact documentation. Leads Daily PPS meetings, weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meetings to assure federal billing requirements are met. Serves as a patient liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers. Covered for case management and discharge planning duties as needed and am very familiar with these positions.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Oversees the coordination and participates in the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS, CAA's, and care plan) in accordance with current Federal and State Regulations. Assist in completion of the RAI with the interdisciplinary team. Leads Daily PPS meetings, Weekly Medicare meetings, and month end meeting to assure federal billing requirements are met. Serves as a patient advocate and a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Responsible for assuring the timely completion of accurate assessments and interdisciplinary care plans that meet Federal and State guidelines. Maintains revenue reimbursement for PPS with an average census of 70 patients. Coordinates with multi departmental disciplines to secure the highest RUG rate possible. Identifies resident acuity, helping to determine specific care needs, developing and implementing a care plan, then communicating needs / expectations to families and responsible parties to help with discharge planning. Serves as a patient advocate and a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Responsible for day-to-day operations within the nursing unit that included supervision of staff and coordinating quality care for patients. Administrative responsibilities included preparing departmental budgets, updating medical records, and insurance related documentation; Hiring, training, evaluation, and termination of the staff within the unit; Developing and implementing the nursing plan for her department; Assigning the work schedule for the nurses; and Adhering to the facility’s policies and health care guidelines. Passed state inspection with no F-tags or other issues.

Utilized specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. Communicated with Physicians and interdisciplinary staff to achieve greatest outcomes. Assessed and maintained dressings/treatments on patients of recent orthopedic and other surgeries. Admitted new patients and discharged patients to higher level of care if needed. Multi tasked in fast paced environment for high nurse-patient ratio and increased patient acuity. Supervised in house, as needed.

Performed patient care activities under the direction of an RN.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Nursing

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Biology

Bachelor Of Technology, Data Analysis