RN Coordinator

WVU Medicine

2d

About The Position

The RN Coordinator provides specialized care to specific patient populations to optimize care and patient experience. The role coordinates plans of care and serves as a liaison among providers, departments, other healthcare professionals, and schedulers to arrange testing, appointments, and referrals. The position is based at BMC University Internal Medicine, Berkeley Medical Center, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Travel may be necessary in departments with multiple locations.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• State criminal background check and, if applicable, federal criminal background check, as required for regulated areas.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of experience as an RN or five years of experience as an LPN.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy/hard work, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, and carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 35 pounds or more.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids, possible exposure to harmful toxins, and regular exposure to communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• Certification relevant to the specialized care provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance according to department, patient, and provider needs, including assisting with procedures, performing tests, preparing or administering medications, and obtaining specimens.
• Act as the first contact for patients, providing triage and medical advice where applicable.
• Coordinate plans of care and liaise with providers, departments, other healthcare professionals, and schedulers to arrange testing, scheduling, and referrals.
• Monitor and manage appointments, testing, and laboratory work necessary for the patient population.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for the patient population.
• Prepare educational materials and educate and counsel patients about medical conditions, medications, and treatments.
• Provide specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.
• Provide advice, education, and consultation to nursing staff in units caring for the same patient population.
• Attend conferences or educational opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed