RN Care Coordinator - 256563

Pay Range: $35.00 – $41.00 / hour (Depending on experience)

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team as a Care Coordinator
. Operating within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment, this role serves as a crucial bridge between patients, families, and healthcare providers to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.

Whether you are an experienced nurse or a motivated new graduate
, this position offers a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow professionally while making a real impact in the local community.

• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans using the Patient-Centered Medical Home model to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Provider Support: Deliver dedicated individual nursing support for clinic providers, assisting with daily operations, managing chronic and acute conditions, and executing physician orders.
• Clinical Nursing: Conduct comprehensive health, social, and behavioral assessments; direct routine clinical nursing care; administer vaccinations and prescribed medications.
• Patient Advocacy & Triage: Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, facilitating communication, managing medication alerts, coordinating referrals, and managing triage.
• Education: Educate patients and families on disease management, self-care strategies, and medication adherence in both individual and group settings.
• Documentation: Maintain precise, timely, and compliant patient records in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system following HIPAA and data privacy guidelines.

• Health Promotion: Participate in health promotion and disease prevention initiatives tailored to the community’s unique needs.
• Specialized Health Initiatives: Support and manage specialized health programs such as Vaccines for Children (VFC), Show Me Healthy Women, Ryan White, Primary Care Home Health, Infection Control, STD monitoring, and chronic disease programs (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hepatitis C, HIV).
• Community Integration: Collaborate with local agencies and participate in health fairs, screenings, and educational events to enhance community healthcare resources.

• Maintain compliance with healthcare standards, OSHA, safety guidelines, and FQHC regulations.
• Ensure proper vaccine and medication storage, handling, log management, and administration according to established clinical protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and clinic workflows.

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Missouri.
• Experience: Open to all experience levels, including entry-level / fresh graduates willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Comfort and desire to serve a highly diverse patient population across all age groups (infants to geriatrics), including low-income households, underserved populations, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. (Bilingual Spanish fluency is strongly prioritized for select openings).

• Bilingual
  
  Skills:
  
  Fluency in Spanish (Highly Preferred).
• EHR
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with Electronic Health Record systems, particularly eClinical Works .
• Software Proficiency: Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

We value our staff and prioritize work-life balance, continuous learning, and employee well-being.

• 100% Employer-Subsidized Health Insurance: Full health coverage for employee-only tier starting the 1st of the month following hire.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% employer match up to 5% upon permanent placement.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, paid CEU conference opportunities, annual employee engagement days, and monthly half-day clinic closures dedicated to team training.
• Work-Life Balance: Consistent daytime schedule with no weekend or night shifts.
• Mission-Driven Culture: A supportive, team-oriented environment dedicated to serving the local community with high-quality, inclusive care.