Nursing Care Coordinator - Infectious Disease Clinic

Nebraska Medicine•Durham, CA

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About The Position

Join the Infectious Disease team as a Nursing Care Coordinator supporting patients with complex and chronic infections and other communicable diseases. The role connects patients, providers, and community resources to coordinate care, provide education, and support ongoing engagement with treatment. It involves helping patients navigate treatment plans and understand their conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Coordinate a patient care delivery system for a designated group of patients to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across the continuum of health care and optimize patients’ health status. Perform duties in an ambulatory setting and assist complex patients with transitions of care across multiple settings. Provide targeted interventions to help avoid hospitalizations and emergency room visits. The position may be designated within a primary care or specialty care area.

Requirements

At least three years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience, or relevant experience with the specific patient population as an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), subject to CNO approval. Three years of LPN experience counts as one year of RN experience, and at least one year in an RN role is required.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments.
Experience with basic patient care equipment and policy, procedure, and protocol manuals.
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.
Effective critical-thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to effectively evaluate care across the continuum.
Current Registered Nurse license in Nebraska or a current compact state license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA)-endorsed program for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later.

Nice To Haves

Prior nursing experience in a related field.
Depending on the position, prior experience in one or more of oncology, cardiovascular care, neonatal intensive care, nephrology, solid organ transplantation, general medical/surgical care, emergency care, critical care, med spa, dialysis, interpretation, or explanation of physical, laboratory, or screening results.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.
Depending on the position, successful completion of a nephrology nurse education program.
Knowledge of the health care financial environment and reimbursement systems.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Experience with graphic software.
Experience with patient teaching materials.
Understanding of related patient registries and databases.
Experience leading or supervising a team.
Depending on the position, certification in one or more of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN), Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy, or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required depending on the department.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for a designated group of patients across the continuum of health care.
Support high-quality, cost-effective patient outcomes and optimize patients’ health status.
Perform duties in an ambulatory care setting.
Assist complex patients with transitions of care across multiple settings.
Provide targeted interventions to help avoid hospitalization and emergency room visits.
Connect patients with providers and community resources.
Educate patients about their conditions and treatment plans and support their engagement in care.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.