About WakeMed:
About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Women's Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that
promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse
workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or
conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer,
promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression,
genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:
The Care Coordinator for Patient Placement is a Registered Nurse who is assigned to the Patient Placement team facilitating the admission, transfer and bed planning process within the WakeMed System in a collaborative manner. The Care Coordinator will work with physicians at outlying facilities and on the medical staff to arrange for the appropriate bed type, level of care and status for all unscheduled admissions. Collaborates with the Emergency Department, inpatient units and clinical administrators to ensure appropriate patient flow and bed planning throughout the system. The Care Coordinator will also ensure compliance with federal, state and third party utilization management regulatory requirements.

Experience Requirements:
3 Years Nursing - Related Area Required - And 2 Years Direct Position Experience In Clinical - Case Management Or Clinical - Utilization Management Or Clinical - Home or Community Health Preferred

Education Required:
Graduate Nursing Required - Or College Courses Nursing Required - With Required Licensure/Certification - And Bachelor's Degree Required - In Nursing Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Registered Nurse Required

Hours of Work:
Nights/Weekends

Weekend Requirements:
Every Other

Call Requirements:
NA