Nursing Care Coordinator - Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic

The Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

The Nursing Care Coordinator in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic will provide compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals experiencing early pregnancy concerns. This role coordinates timely evaluations, educates patients on next steps, and collaborates closely with providers to ensure seamless, sensitive care during what is often an emotional and urgent time. Coordinate a patient care delivery system for a designated group of patients in order to achieve high quality, cost effective patient outcomes across the continuum of health care with the goal of optimizing the patient's health status. Perform duties in the ambulatory setting as well as assisting complex (consisting of many different needs, intensive coordination) patients in the transition of care throughout multiple settings. Provides targeted interventions to avoid hospitalization and emergency room visits. Position may be designated within a primary care or specialty care area.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years Registered Nurse (RN) experience OR a combination of relevant experience with specific patient population related to position, to be approved by the CNO, as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (three years LPN experience equals one year RN experience) inclusive of a minimum of one year in RN role required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments required.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment, policy procedure and protocol manuals required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team required.
• Effective critical thinking/analytical skills required.
• Ability to effectively evaluate care across the continuum.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Nice To Haves

• Prior nursing experience in related field preferred.
• Based on position, prior experience in one or more of the following areas including oncology, cardiovascular care, neonatal intensive care, nephrology, solid organ transplantation, general medical/surgical care, emergency care, critical care, med spa, dialysis, interpretation, and explanation of physical/laboratory/screening results preferred.
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
• Based on position, successful completion of nephrology nurse education program preferred.
• Knowledge of health care financial environment and reimbursement systems preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel preferred.
• Experience with graphic software preferred.
• Experience with patient teaching materials preferred.
• Understanding of related patient registries and data bases preferred.
• Experience leading/supervising a team preferred.
• Based on position, certification preferred in one or more of the following areas including 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, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required, and/or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a patient care delivery system for a designated group of patients in order to achieve high quality, cost effective patient outcomes across the continuum of health care with the goal of optimizing the patient's health status.
• Perform duties in the ambulatory setting as well as assisting complex (consisting of many different needs, intensive coordination) patients in the transition of care throughout multiple settings.
• Provides targeted interventions to avoid hospitalization and emergency room visits.

Benefits

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees