RN Care Coordinator

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services • Tucson, AZ

10d

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning, directing, providing and documenting nursing care to patients of the Children’s Clinics.

Requirements

• Skill in various software applications. Basic computer knowledge. Competent using an Electronic Health Record system
• Skill in intervention and collaboration
• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members
• Ability to transcribe and execute orders for laboratory studies, x-rays, special test, medications, treatments, and other matters pertaining to patient care
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate data
• Ability to effectively manage time with a proven ability to meet deadlines; organization and attention to detail
• Ability to operate personal computer, calculator, fax machine, copier, and other office equipment with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software skills
• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing institution required
• Licenses and Certificates: Registered Nurse License in the state of Arizona required
• BLS certification required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience: Two or more years pediatric nursing experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Adheres to approved standards of triage and nursing practice throughout the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
• Facilitates scheduling of patient appointments to ensure urgent patient needs are met
• Assesses the severity and urgency of telephone calls and triages patient calls and develops a plan using the triage process and nursing assessment
• Reviews the medical record and coordinates the acquisition of patient records, procedure reports, diagnostic test results, data base information, slides and any missing reports or information
• Assesses and documents patient intake information and determines nursing actions required
• Provides supervision/guidance to Medical Assistants to assure effective patient flow as needed
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients to include nursing assessments; observing, recording and reporting pertinent patient status information; administering medications and vaccines as well as other nursing procedures; and the provision of patient/family education
• Collaborates with physician and other care members in the assessment of the patient’s status and delivery of patient care
• Participates in discharge planning and performs necessary patient/family teaching based on communication with the physician and other health care providers
• Provides medically necessary patient information to agencies/organizations
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees