RN Care Coordinator

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for planning, directing, providing and documenting nursing care to patients of the Children’s Clinics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to approved standards of triage and nursing practice throughout the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
• Facilitates scheduling of patient appointments to ensure urgent patient needs are met; Assesses the severity and urgency of telephone calls and triages patient calls and develops a plan using the triage process and nursing assessment
• Reviews the medical record and coordinates the acquisition of patient records, procedure reports, diagnostic test results, data base information, slides and any missing reports or information; Assesses and documents patient intake information and determines nursing actions required
• Provides supervision/guidance to Medical Assistants to assure effective patient flow as needed
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients to include nursing assessments; observing, recording and reporting pertinent patient status information; administering medications and vaccines as well as other nursing procedures; and the provision of patient/family education
• Collaborates with physician and other care members in the assessment of the patient’s status and delivery of patient care; Participates in discharge planning and performs necessary patient/family teaching based on communication with the physician and other health care providers; Provides medically necessary patient information to agencies/organizations
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skill in various software applications. Basic computer knowledge. Competent using an Electronic Health Record system
• Skill in intervention and collaboration
• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members
• Ability to transcribe and execute orders for laboratory studies, x-rays, special test, medications, treatments, and other matters pertaining to patient care

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate data
• Ability to effectively manage time with a proven ability to meet deadlines; organization and attention to detail
• Ability to operate personal computer, calculator, fax machine, copier, and other office equipment with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software skills