RN Care Coordinator

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 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

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience:

Two or more years pediatric nursing experience preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Licenses and Certificates:

Registered Nurse License in the state of Arizona requiredBLS certification required AGE OF PATIENTS ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION Check all that apply:___ N/A _X_ Neonatal (newborn) _X_ Pediatric (birth-13) _X_ Young Adult (14-21) _X_ Adult (21-65)
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE Employees are required to maintain a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Evidence of a current and valid fingerprint clearance card must be received to begin and maintain employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and…