Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kansas City is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator for their Cancer Center. The role involves providing compassionate nursing care, managing patient flow, and coordinating healthcare services to optimize patient outcomes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Nursing and at least 2 years of RN experience. This is a full-time position focused on patient advocacy and education.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of RN experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - Multi-State license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.
• Coordinate continuity of care post-hospital admission.
• Educate patients and ancillary staff about healthcare needs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center

Position Title

Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center KUCC - North

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator is a licensed registered nurse who provides ethical, evidence-based, safe, and compassionate nursing care. The role focuses on patient safety and quality of care by identifying patient needs, performing clinic-related care, conducting health education, promoting advocacy, coordinating healthcare services, and evaluating outcomes. The RN Care Coordinator supports physicians by communicating with patients and families, relaying information, and ensuring understanding of the care plan. They verify all orders during clinic sessions are completed and communicate results to physicians.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

1. Manage patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.
2. Serve as liaison among front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians, and clinic management.
3. Develop expected patient outcomes, define resource utilization, and collaborate with providers on patient goals.
4. Provide nursing support and coordination to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life through clinical and educational programs.
5. Support patient self-management of diseases.
6. Coordinate continuity of care post-hospital admission, discharge, or ER visits.
7. Manage high-risk patients, including those with multiple comorbidities or at risk for readmission, using a registry.
8. Build relationships with patients and assess their physical, psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs.
9. Educate patients and ancillary staff about healthcare needs, safety, and benefits.
10. Utilize electronic tools like EMR for documentation and planning.
11. Observe, record, and report patient conditions and reactions to treatments, and educate patients/families on procedures, medications, and health maintenance.
12. Maintain and review patient records, test results, and follow-up actions.
13. Respond to patient treatment-related inquiries and provide medication and treatment instructions.
14. Maintain patient confidentiality.
15. Document care using EMR in accordance with practice standards.
16. Perform clinical and technical competencies relevant to the department.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• At least 2 years of RN experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous medical office experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Heartsaver certification (American Heart Association) or obtained within 14 days
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - Multi-State license from the State Board of Nursing
• Current active multi-state RN license or active single-state license with proof of application for multi-state license in your state of residence. Staff hired before 2/1/2024 must obtain multi-state license by 3/31/2026.

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic typing and word processing skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-41618

EEO Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, or genetic information.