RN Coordinator Le Bonheur-Spina Bifida

Position: RN Coordinator | FT Day | Le Bonheur-Spina Bifida
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we
** embrace the Power of One!
** We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Works under the general supervision of the Administrative Director or Clinical Manager of the assigned area and is responsible for organizing the plan of care for patients while providing education and eliminating any potential barriers to treatment. This includes all aspects of the pre- and post visit including scheduling, insurance precertification, coordination of diagnostic testing and follow-up with referring physicians.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

** A Brief Overview
** Works under the general supervision of the Administrative Director or Clinical Manager of the assigned area and is responsible for organizing the plan of care for patients while providing education and eliminating any potential barriers to treatment. This includes all aspects of the pre- and post visit including scheduling, insurance precertification, coordination of diagnostic testing and follow-up with referring physicians.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

** What you will do
*** Coordinates the medical care of patients in assigned program, clinic, or service.
* Contributes to the evaluation, planning, development, and implementation of MLH operations, goals and objectives while coordinating and developing policies, procedures, processes and projects for the assigned program, clinic, or service.
* Promotes patient and family centered care through implementation of professional role.
* Communicates effectively to provide optimal patient care and promotes professional climate throughout the facility.
* Functions as liaison between inpatient and outpatient areas to ensure continuity in care. Coordinates care with multi-disciplinary team members as appropriate.
* Performs other duties as assigned.  
** Education/Formal Training Requirements*
* * Bachelor's Degree Nursing- RN
* Master's Degree Nursing- RN  
** Work Experience Requirements*
* * 3-5 years Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital)
* Pediatric  
** Licenses and Certifications Requirements*
* * Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
* Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
* Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing  
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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* * Proficient in computer operations acquired either through work experience or education, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
* Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
* Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
* Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations as would be acquired through completion of high school.
* Understanding of basic research principals and scientific methods.  
** Supervision Provided by this Position*
* * There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.  
** Physical Demands*
* * The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
* Must have good balance and coordination.
* The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
* The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive…