Job Description Summary
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth transition of patients into the MUSC system. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans that align with the principles and practices of the nursing process. The PCC actively participates in programmatic changes and updates clinical practice to meet the evolving needs of patients, considering their age, developmental stage, and the preferences of their families.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000549 CHS - Nursing - VIR (Vascular Interventional Radiology) (Main)Pay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health-29Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Job Description
Hours per week: 40
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday. No nights, weekends, major holidays, or call.
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried
Job Summary/Purpose:
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth transition of patients into the MUSC system. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans that align with the principles and practices of the nursing process. The PCC actively participates in programmatic changes and updates clinical practice to meet the evolving needs of patients, considering their age, developmental stage, and the preferences of their families.
As the primary patient advocate, the PCC coordinates the daily needs of the nursing and technology teams, ensuring that the patient remains at the forefront of all decisions. They serve as the point of contact for patients seen by MUSC VIR, providing seamless coordination of care after each appointment and supporting patients throughout the entire care continuum. The PCC also acts as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team, fostering open communication and collaboration.
Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing and three years related nursing experience. Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA).
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
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