OVERVIEW:

At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.
St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Work Experience
1. Valid State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse License required
2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Minimum of 5 years of acute care or pulmonary experience preferred.
4. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.
5. ACLS certification upon hire and maintain current
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:
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The Community Health Coordinator, under the direction of Business Development, will have dual responsibilities:
1. Lung Health/Nodule Coordination: The primary task for lung health/nodule coordination to decrease fragmented care, coordinate services and guide patient’s services through the healthcare system to receive efficient and effective diagnostic and medical treatment services, as well as facilitate their transition back to their primary care physician and community. The coordinator will also provide patient education to assist informed decision making, improve timeliness of care and coordinate multi-disciplinary care processes and supportive services. Additionally, the coordinator will be responsible for maintaining a central data base/navigation software system to assist with navigation, continuous quality improvement and clinical research.
2. EMS Coordination: The primary task for EMS coordination will be to serve as a liaison and advocate for private, local, regional, and state EMS agencies. In addition, this position will be responsible for ensuring collaboration across all care settings within the hospital as it relates to EMS and Public Safety relations.