Registered Nurse Coordinator - Transport Air

CHRISTUS Health • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Registered Nurse Coordinators provide safe, quality patient treatment and assist medical management teams in ensuring treatment is safe, effective, and productive. They serve as team leaders, mentor employees, teach relevant skills as needed, and act as lead managers when no higher manager is present. The role requires strong communication with employees, patients, and patients’ families; the ability to work independently, troubleshoot effectively, multitask, and perform under pressure; and general knowledge of medical and business-oriented office software. Coordinators must keep certifications current and comply with applicable medical laws. Prior experience in patient management, employee scheduling, and coordinating patient treatment with doctors is essential. The schedule is three 12-hour days, and the role is full-time.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• BLS required.
• RN License in the state of employment required.
• Compact License required.
• Prior experience in patient management, employee scheduling, and coordinating with doctors for patient treatment is essential.
• General knowledge of medical software and business-oriented office software applications.
• Strong communication skills with employees, patients, and patients’ families.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot effectively, multitask, and work well under pressure.
• Keep all certifications up-to-date and comply with laws pertaining to medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or coordinate clinical activities in accordance with patient care plans.
• Admit patients; perform office and phone triage; verify documentation accuracy; and delegate patients to staff.
• Track and assess patient conditions and assist in developing and adjusting care plans.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, treatment options, and symptom management.
• Oversee patient schedules, evaluate priorities, direct staff, and make adjustments when conditions change.
• Mentor employees and teach relevant skills as needed.
• Serve as lead manager when no higher manager is present.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree