Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator- General Internal Medicine-East Columbus
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator collaborates with clinic team members to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care and help patients stay current with their care plans and health goals. The role focuses especially on high-risk, medically complex patients; patients on specific disease registries; patients with disorders or chronic physical or intellectual disabilities; and patients moving between care settings, including pediatric-to-adult care, inpatient admissions and discharges, emergency department follow-up, and care facility discharges. The coordinator serves as a liaison with patients’ family members and other agencies to improve communication and support comprehensive, whole-person care. The role also stays current on standards and assists with programs and processes.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited nursing program.
- Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
- CPR/BLS certification.
- Knowledge of triage procedures and clinic, physician office, and/or urgent care experience.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for administering medications and patient care aids.
- Ability to educate and clearly communicate with patients and/or families about disease and proper care and treatment.
- Ability to convey information both in writing and verbally.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Analytical ability and critical thinking to gather and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clinic team members to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care.
- Help patients stay up to date on care plans and related health goals.
- Focus on care coordination for high-risk medically complex patients, patients on specific disease registries, patients with disorders or chronic physical or intellectual disabilities, and patients in care transitions.
- Liaise with patients’ family members and other agencies to improve communication and support comprehensive care.
- Stay up to date on standards and assist with programs and processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
