St. Tammany Parish Hospital·Covington, Louisiana
The Care Coordinator assesses, plans, and implements services to meet individual patient health needs while facilitating progression of care. They monitor patient progress to ensure high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective care delivery.
At St.
Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal.
That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St.
Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package.
The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 day shift, 4 days per week, 2 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule JOB SUMMARY: Care Coordination is a collaborative process in which the Care Coordinator assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates options and services to meet an individual’s health needs.
The Care Coordinator facilitates progression of care and monitors the patient's progress to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused, high quality, evidence based, appropriate to patient needs, efficient, and cost effective.
Care Coordination improves access to services to improves outcomes and reduce over-utilization of resources.
Graduate of accredited school of Nursing, Baccalaureate degree preferred. Current RN licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing 3-5 years of hospital adult acute care nursing experience preferred. Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: American Heart Association and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. CCM, CMAC, or ACM preferred. Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and possess emotional and professional maturity. Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care regulations. Organized and efficient in establishing priorities and performing tasks within specific timeframes. Self-motivated requiring minimal supervision. Views problems as a challenge and investigates alternatives which demand creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work under stress. Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of all verbal and written information and documents. Familiarity with and appropriate use of community resources.
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 10 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical
Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling
Contact
Information: Shelby Johnson Matherne, HR Talent Partner Talent Acquisition - Human Resources EMPLOYMENT Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with current Louisiana RN licensure and 3-5 years of adult acute care experience. A Baccalaureate degree and certifications such as CCM, CMAC, or ACM are preferred.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
