Nurse Care Coordinator

Job Description
The Nurse Care Coordinator reports to the Nursing Team Leader. The NCC coordinates medical care for persons discharged to Thresholds from nursing homes as part of the Williams Consent Decree. The NCC will work with staff on community support teams and members to ensure that health needs are assessed, coordinated, and documented.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and facilitate primary health care and psychiatry services for Thresholds members.
• Establish and oversee a process for communicating pertinent patient information and status reports to designated Thresholds and community healthcare providers, including psychiatrists.
• Conduct nursing activities such as assessments, medication administration, patient and significant other education.
• Work with the IMD Transition Coordinator to provide medical assessment/screenings prior to a person being transitioned to Thresholds.
• Consulting with IHC and other healthcare providers regarding patient management and follow-up.
• Participating in project training and meetings as necessary.
• Documenting patient care and other activities per Thresholds policies.
• Collaborate with Thresholds community support teams that will work with Williams' members.
• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to work flexible schedules and be available to work on weekends or evenings as required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Nursing. Master's preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with persons diagnosed with mental illness preferred.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize information and make judgments regarding patient care.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in order to provide information to patients and healthcare personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently.
• Computer skills required; knowledge of database functions and maintenance necessary.

Company DescriptionThresholds employees are real-life super-heroes. Each staff member contributes to providing life-saving mental health services with heart and an unparalleled focus on recovery through innovative, evidence-based practices.

Named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for 8 years in a row and a 10-time winner of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Thresholds follows our employee's example of excellence by going above and beyond. We offer competitive benefits and compensation, and exceptional professional development opportunities. We are seeking top talent to add to our great programs. Come join us!