Patient Care Facilitator In Illinois Job Details

Department: 4G Neurology and Neurosurgery/IMC
Category: Nursing
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Varied Shift and Call Rotation
Hours: Variable/Weekends as needed

Basic Function:

The Patient Care Facilitator is accountable for care coordination from admission to discharge for a group of patients on an assigned nursing unit.  For each assigned patient, the PCF functions in concert with the interdisciplinary care team and physicians to ensure the development  and implementation of an individualized plan of care, daily (or more frequent) review and revision of the plan of care based on patient progress, and ongoing communication with the patient and family regarding expected outcomes of care.  The PCF is accountable for identifying and removing barriers that will prevent and/or delay a patient from reaching his/her outcome goals in a timely manner and for the development and execution of an appropriate discharge plan to address the patient's post-acute care needs.  The PCF supports the collection and analysis of data related to patient outcomes and the effective use and access to resources to support patient outcomes.  In partnership with the Unit Nurse Manager, the PCF assumes 24/7 responsibility for the outcomes of care for patients throughout their stay on a designated unit.

Specifications, Knowledge, Training, Work Experiences, and Physical Effort: 

1. Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois and CPR certification.


2. BSN held or achieved within 3 years of hire.  Master's degree in nursing preferred.


3. Minimum of 3 years of recent acute care nursing experience.


4. Specialty nursing certification strongly preferred and expected within 2 years post-hire.


5. Active participation in unit/patient improvement efforts.


6. Understanding of the principles of performance improvement, care coordination, discharge planning, and utilization review.


7. Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict management skills.


8. Evidence of continuing professional development.

Date posted: 06/25/2009