Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Family Medicine - University Town Centre
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator provides specialized care to specific patient populations to optimize care and patient experience. The role coordinates the plan of care and serves as a liaison among providers, departments, other healthcare professionals, and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals, and related services. The position is based at the Family Medicine University Town Centre in Morgantown, West Virginia, and may require travel between departments with multiple locations. The coordinator provides hands-on clinical assistance, serves as a first contact for patients, monitors appointments and tests, assists with prior authorizations, and educates and counsels patients. The role may also support research and provide consultation to nursing staff who care for the same patient population.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services are provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- Complete a state criminal background check and, if applicable, a federal background check as required for regulated areas.
- Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse or five years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Ability to perform heavy work requiring strength or stamina, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 35 pounds or more.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Certification relevant to the specialized care provided.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on assistance based on department, patient, and provider needs, including assisting with procedures, performing tests, preparing or administering medications, and obtaining specimens.
- Act as the first contact for patients, providing triage and medical advice where applicable.
- Coordinate the plan of care and liaise with providers, departments, healthcare professionals, and schedulers to arrange testing, scheduling, and referrals.
- Monitor and manage appointments, testing, and laboratory work necessary for the patient population.
- Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for the patient population.
- Prepare educational materials and educate and counsel patients about medical conditions, medications, and treatments.
- Provide specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.
- Provide advice, education, and consultation to nursing staff caring for the same patient population.
- Attend conferences or educational opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
