Surgical Nurse Coordinator

Howard University; Brasil; Presencial; BRL 452.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading academic health institution in Brazil seeks a Nurse Coordinator to support high-quality patient care and clinical coordination. The ideal candidate will hold a Registered RN license and have over 3 years of ambulatory nursing experience. Responsibilities include direct patient care and collaboration with clinical teams. The expected salary is $85,000.

Qualificações

• Registered RN with a current DC license required.
• 2+ years experience in an academic health system preferred.
• 3+ years ambulatory nursing experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Support high-quality patient care through clinical services.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions.
• Coordinate patient care across departments.

Conhecimentos

Patient-centered care

Effective communication

Clinical judgment

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Registered RN

BSN or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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Position Summary

Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Clinical Development, Department Chair, or assigned Director, the Nurse Coordinator is a vital clinical leader responsible for supporting high-quality patient care through a combination of direct clinical services (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. The Nurse Coordinator can be assigned to two of the following departments; Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Dermatology, Women’s Health, FPP Administration or the Access Center.

Key Responsibilities

Resource Time – Clinical Care & Education

Time allocated for direct patient-facing care and in-clinic clinical responsibilities, including:

• Attend and make recommendations for departmental huddles and delegation of clinical duties
• Perform clinical skills, medication administration, and other direct care duties
• Support daily clinic operations, triage, and patient flow
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, medications, and follow-up instructions
• Participate in and deliver in-service training and continuing education to staff
• 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 authorization team, by responding to peer-to-peer requests
• Provide pre-surgery and pre-procedure patient education
• Route patients to follow up appointments post discharge

• Work with the Access Center Nursing team to implement red/yellow/green triage matrix

Coordination Time – Planning, Collaboration & Administrative Support

Time dedicated to activities that support quality and continuity of care, including:

• 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 during afternoon staffing huddle
• Support tracking and follow-up of patients with chronic conditions, missed appointments, or abnormal results
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered RN – Required
• DC License – Required or within 90 days if active current state license
• BSN, MSN or MHSA, MPH or equivalent – Preferred
• Certified in clinical specialty – Preferred
• 2+ years experience in an academic health system - Preferred
• 3+ years ambulatory nursing experience or 2 years inpatient experience on a med/surg unit - Required

Core Competencies

• Patient-centered care and cultural sensitivity
• Clinical judgment and escalation awareness
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Attention to detail and commitment to clinical excellence

Work Environment

• Ambulatory clinical setting with a balance of patient-facing and administrative duties
• May require sitting, standing, and moving between care areas throughout the day

Requires indirect supervision of non-licensed staff and/or medical assistants

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Pay Range: $85,000