Patient Care Coordinator Posted: Apr 16, 2024 Category Nursing Department Acute Care Schedule Full-Time Shift 8a-4:30p; M-F Facility Daviess Community Hospital Job Description Provides patient care in the acute care setting. Meets communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff and medical staff. Prepares and compiles records on the Acute Care Unit. Assists Acute Care staff with answering call lights, phone calls and discharge planning. Will meet with patient/family regarding follow-up appointments, and will collaborate with nursing and medical staff to meet patient/family needs on discharge. Will be knowledgeable of telemetry position and capable of relieving telemetry staff for breaks and have the ability to work as a telemetry tech, when needed. Initiates directions from physician and nursing staff. Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies and procedures/standards. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent CNA or LPN Current BCLS certification Successful completion of arrhythmia course Ability to read and communicate effectively in English Additional languages preferred Basic computer knowledge Knowledge of medical terminology Apply Here