Nursing Care Coordinator - Nephrology Clinic

Nebraska Medicine•Durham, CA

About The Position

The Nursing Care Coordinator works in the Internal Medicine Specialty Clinic to support patients with kidney disease and coordinate care among patients, nephrologists, and the broader healthcare team. The position coordinates a patient care delivery system for a designated group of patients to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes and optimize health status across the continuum of care. Work takes place in the ambulatory setting and may include coordinating complex patients’ transitions among multiple care settings. The role provides targeted interventions to help avoid hospitalizations and emergency room visits. Responsibilities may include coordinating treatment plans and dialysis schedules, educating patients on disease management, advocating for patients, monitoring laboratory results, and facilitating specialist referrals. The coordinator supports communication and continuity of care to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with chronic kidney conditions.

Requirements

At least three years of registered nurse (RN) experience, or an approved combination of relevant experience with the specific patient population as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); 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 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.
Experience in one or more relevant areas, depending on the position, such as 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.
Successful completion of a nephrology nurse education program, depending on the position.
Knowledge of healthcare 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.
Relevant certification, depending on the position, such as ACLS, Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse, CDE, IBCLC, OCN, Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy, PALS (department dependent), or TNCC.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care delivery for a designated group of patients to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes across the continuum of care.
Optimize patients’ health status through care coordination.
Provide ambulatory care coordination and assist complex patients as they transition among multiple care settings.
Provide targeted interventions to help avoid hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
Coordinate treatment plans and dialysis schedules for nephrology patients.
Educate patients about disease management.
Advocate for patients and monitor laboratory results.
Facilitate referrals to specialists.
Coordinate communication among patients, nephrologists, and the healthcare team.