RN- ACUTE CARE COORDINATOR - ER - PMs

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 Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a RN - Acute Care Coordinator to join our Emergency Department team!
The Acute RN Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing patient needs and coordinating referrals to resources to meet those needs. The Acute RN Care Coordinator uses nursing practice knowledge in the development of the patient's plan of care. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Acute RN Care Coordinator works closely with physicians, nursing and ancillary departments, and provides support and clinical expertise to nursing personnel regarding patient care coordination issues. The Acute RN Care Coordinator attempts to resolve social, economic and environmental difficulties that interfere with the patients' ability to manage their health needs effectively. The Acute RN Care Coordinator 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; 1.0 FTE or 80 hours per pay period.
Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills normally acquired through completion of a Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year acute care hospital experience. Experience in critical care, general medical and/or surgical nursing, and experience in educational presentations beneficial.
• Possesses current Wisconsin Certified RN licensure, dependent on business unit assigned.
• Exhibits strong human relation skills for interacting with patients, patient's family members, physicians, personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
• Displays analytical skills in order to assess patients' needs, develop associated discharge planning, and provide sound recommendations and guidance. Displays ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when interviewing patients & preparing discharge plans.
• 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 Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, WisconsinBest known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.
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 non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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