Nursing Care Coordinator - Nephrology Clinic

The Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Nursing Care Coordinator coordinates care delivery for a designated group of patients to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across the continuum of health care and optimize patients’ health status. In the nephrology clinic, the coordinator supports patients with kidney disease and helps connect patients, nephrologists, and the healthcare team. The work includes coordinating treatment plans and dialysis schedules, educating patients about disease management, advocating for patients, monitoring laboratory results, and facilitating referrals to specialists. The role is performed in an ambulatory setting and may involve helping complex patients transition across multiple care settings. It includes targeted interventions intended to prevent hospitalizations and emergency-room visits. The position is full time, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the option to work four 10-hour days after training.

Requirements

At least three years of registered nurse experience, or qualifying related experience with the specific patient population approved by the CNO. For the LPN pathway, three years of LPN experience equals 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 evaluate care effectively 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-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, 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 the following: 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) is department-dependent and may be required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care delivery for a designated group of patients across the continuum of health care.
Support high-quality, cost-effective patient outcomes and optimize patients’ health status.
Assist complex patients with transitions of care across multiple settings.
Provide targeted interventions to help avoid hospitalizations and emergency-room visits.
Coordinate nephrology treatment plans and dialysis schedules.
Provide patient education on disease management.
Advocate for patients and facilitate communication among patients, nephrologists, and the healthcare team.
Monitor laboratory results and facilitate referrals to specialists.