Surgical Nurse Coordinator

Howard University

15d•$72,272 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the senior nurse leader, the Nurse Coordinator is a vital clinical leader responsible for supporting high-quality patient care through a combination of direct clinical support (Resource Time) and care coordination, communication, and planning activities (Coordination Time). This role ensures safe, efficient, and patient-centered care while improving communication between patients, clinical staff, and providers. This role is within our Department of Surgery of our Ambulatory Care Center, specifically within our Acute Surgery Clinic.

Requirements

RN required
Active RN license in the District of Columbia
BLS/CPR (required)
Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in ambulatory or acute care settings
Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
ACLS (preferred)
Surgical/Procedural experience (preferred)
Experience in care coordination, quality monitoring, or clinical leadership is a plus

Responsibilities

Facilitate departmental huddles and delegation of clinical duties amongst clinical staff
Perform clinical skill resource training, clinical skill support, clinical call triage, and task routing & escalation
Support daily clinic operations, triage flow, and patient care flow
Educate patients and families on health conditions, medications, and follow-up instructions
Participate in and deliver clinical care, clinical education, and clinical judgment as part of the care team
Ensure accurate documentation of all clinical activities in the EHR
Monitor for quality concerns during clinical care and escalate as needed
Support referral management by triaging referrals against Schedule Advisor protocols
Support the authorization team by responding to peer-to-peer requests
Support clinical staff through in-service trainings, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement efforts
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provider collaboration sessions with Providers
Review labs, imaging, and patient messages/tasks to support timely follow-up
Coordinate patient care across departments, support pre-visit planning efforts amongst clinical staff
Support tracking and follow-up of patients with chronic conditions, missed appointments, abnormal results, and urgent medication requests
Engage in quality improvement activities like QSI rounds, chart reviews, and safety checks
Maintain accurate records for compliance with clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements
Assist with patient outreach to support adherence to treatment plans or follow-up appointments
Manage prescription refills and escalating clinical concerns