Ambulatory RN Care Coordinator-Rheumatology

Company: The University Of Kansas Health System
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Position TitleAmbulatory RN Care Coordinator-RheumatologyBell HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:Hours: M-F 8-4:30Join our expanding rheumatology clinic and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient lives. With the opportunity to float between three clinic locations, you'll gain diverse experience and make a real difference in the community. We value collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care. Join us in shaping the future of rheumatological care and advancing your career in a supportive environment.The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert who provides ethical, evidence-based, safe and compassionate nursing care. The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing care by identifying and clarifying patient needs, performing clinic related patient care, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating healthcare services, and evaluating patient outcomes. The RN Care Coordinator will provide support to their assigned physicians by communicating with the patient/family/caregiver and relaying the information to the physician. They will provide support and nursing care services during the physicians clinic sessions and ensuring the patient/family/caregiver understands the plan of care. They will verify all orders placed during the clinic session have been completed and the physician has been notified of the results.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsResponsible for management of patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.Liaison of communication between front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians, and clinic managerManage the care of the patient population by developing expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization, and working with the provider to set patient goals.Provide nursing support/coordination to the practice to optimize patient outcomes and to improve patients quality of life through clinical and educational programs and/or support services.Support patient self-management of disease.Coordinate continuity of patient care with patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits.Manage high risk patient care, including management of patients with multiple co-morbidities or high risk for readmission to a hospital setting, including a registry.Develop relationships with patients and competently uses assessment skills to identify physical, psychosocial, financial, and environmental health care needs of the patient.Educate the patient and appropriate ancillary personnel about the health care needs, safety issues and benefits which include patient education.Utilize available electronic tools, such as EMR, to efficiently document assessments, clinical finds, plans of treatment and progress toward goals.Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Records tests and examination results and then follows up with patient. Posts tests and examination results.Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.Maintains patient confidentiality.In providing patient care, document using EMR to maintain and/or develop patient records in compliance with practice standardsMust be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School GraduateBachelor Degree Nursing2 or more years of RN experiencePreferred Education and ExperiencePrevious medical office experienceRequired Licensure and CertificationBasic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 daysLicensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of NursingPreferred Licensure and Certification Must have current active multi-state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working, with proof of application of a multi-state RN license in the state in which you live.Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multi-state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.Knowledge RequirementsBasic typing and word processing abilityExcellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skillsTime Type:Full timeJob Requisition ID:R-34024We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! 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