St. Dominic Hospital
Jackson, MS
The Certification Nurse functions as a clinical and utilization analyst for the assigned patient population. He/she functions as a member of the coordinated care team. The team consists of Social Workers, Case Managers, Nurse Managers, Ancillary departments, and Staff Nurses. He/she is responsible and accountable for day to day concurrent clinical resource utilization of assigned patient population and the collection of clinical, quality and financial outcome information for that population. Job Function : Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Collaborates with physicians and other team members to progress patient to the most appropriate level of care. Intervene with potential over utilization of clinical resources. Facilitate timely discharge planning. Facilitate education, social, nutritional, etc., assessments and interventions. Attends Patient Care Conferences....