Nurse Care Coordinator

LivWell CHS • Paducah, KY

12d

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Care Coordinator to join our dynamic team at LivWell Community Health Services. This role involves acting as a vital liaison between medical staff and case management, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive and coordinated care. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HIV care and will be committed to supporting our clients' health and well-being.

Requirements

• RN required
• Familiarity with Data entry and EMR systems
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Quick and accurate word processing skills; Knowledge of touch-typing system
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets. (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices
• Basic understanding of databases
• Great attention to detail
• Integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality and privacy
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to read, understand, evaluate, and verify a wide range of materials and information to recognize and correct discrepancies
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to create data driven strategies
• The ability to analyze complex data to make conclusions about that data
• The ability to create visual models for data
• Time management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in HIV care, is highly desirable
• Preferred knowledge of clinical immunizations, growth and development, cultural diversity, performance improvement and coding

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals to external providers and clinics, ensuring barriers to care are addressed and assistance is provided when necessary (ex. Transport, appointment reminders)
• Assist with directing patient flow during clinic hours
• Collect and send required information and medical records post-appointment
• Close out referrals as necessary
• Collaborate with medical staff to address client compliance and keep referral records updated with the latest information
• Oversee referrals for diagnostic tests (e.g., mammograms, CT scans, MRIs, x-rays) including pre-certification as needed. Discuss any abnormal results with needed staff/physicians and ensure follow-up on orders
• Maintain and actively manage the referral reports, ensuring all necessary follow-ups are completed.
• Conduct adherence calls regarding medications and appointments, particularly for new clients starting medication
• Maintain a lab calendar and follow up on lab tests that require follow-up
• Keep an accurate and comprehensive calendar of all scheduled appointments, tests and necessary transportation needs
• Administer and read TB skin tests, vaccines, and other injections as needed, stepping in for designated staff when necessary
• Assist in managing the interdisciplinary team (IDT) list and supporting the Linkage to care team in re-engaging individuals not retained in care
• Schedule and perform new patient Medical Intakes
• Reviews all new patient records, user defines all pertinent information and scans the records into the electronic chart
• Will travel to satellite clinics to assist with rooming patients
• Will help fill in for medical staff when there is an absence
• Will serve as a source of knowledge for the medical assistance when they have questions or need guidance
• Aids in the development and implementation of tactical work plans to support the goals and objectives of the medical department and the organization
• Verifies client information
• Comply with all LivWell CHS standards
• Utilizes data to enhance service delivery and care quality
• Conduct routine evaluations of service effectiveness
• Operates office equipment as needed to assist in program operations
• Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Attending all primary care meetings and all staff meetings
• Trains and certifies to perform rapid-rapid HIV testing
• Complies with all rules, regulations, and procedures of the organization
• Performs all other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed