Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator- General Internal Medicine- Campus Area

Ohio State University Physicians•Columbus, OH

6d•$33 - $49

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator collaborates with clinic team members to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care and help patients stay up to date with their care plans and related 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 experiencing care transitions, such as pediatric-to-adult care, recent inpatient admissions and discharges, emergency department follow-up, and care facility discharges. The RN serves as a liaison with patients’ family members and other agencies to facilitate communication and comprehensive whole-person care. The Clinical Nurse Care Coordinator stays current on standards and assists with programs and processes. Ohio State University Physicians (OSUP) has more than 100 outpatient center locations and a team of more than 1,800 employees. The organization describes its culture as grounded in inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. The listed pay range is USD $32.85–$48.55 per hour.

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, along with 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 the nature of disease and provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
Ability to convey information 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 care coordination on high-risk medically complex patients, patients on specific disease registries, patients with disorders or chronic physical or intellectual disabilities, and patients undergoing care transitions.
Act as a liaison with patients’ family members and other agencies to facilitate communication and comprehensive whole-person care.
Stay current on standards and assist with programs and processes.