Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Endocrinology

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator for the Endocrinology department. This full-time role supports physicians during clinic sessions, coordinates patient care, and ensures understanding of the care plan by patients and families.

Ideal candidates are licensed RNs with BSN and at least two years of RN experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Strong communication and EMR documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active multistate RN license in good standing.
• 2+ years of RN experience in ambulatory or clinic settings.
• BSN degree required for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow, triage, and direct patient care in the clinic.
• Coordinate between front desk, nursing staff, physicians, and clinic manager.
• Develop expected patient outcomes and coordinate with providers on goals.
• Provide nursing support to optimize outcomes and educate patients.
• Educate patients and families about medications, tests and treatment plans.
• Document assessments and care plans in EMR; monitor test results.

Skills

Clinical nursing

RN experience

Empathy & patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Position Title

Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Endocrinology Days - Full Time Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert who provides ethical, evidence-based, safe and compassionate nursing care. The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing care by identifying and clarifying patient needs, performing clinic related patient care, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating healthcare services, and evaluating patient outcomes. The RN Care Coordinator will provide support to their assigned physicians by communicating with the patient/family/caregiver and relaying the information to the physician. They will provide support and nursing care services during the physician's clinic sessions and ensuring the patient/family/caregiver understands the plan of care. They will verify all orders placed during the clinic session have been completed and the physician has been notified of the results.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Management of patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.
• Liaison communication between front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians and clinic manager.
• Manage care of patient population by developing expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization, and working with provider to set patient goals.
• Provide nursing support/coordination to practice to optimize patient outcomes and improve patient quality of life through clinical and educational programs and/or support services.
• Support patient self‑management of disease.
• Coordinate continuity of patient care with patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits.
• Manage high‑risk patient care, including patients with multiple comorbidities or high risk for readmission to a hospital setting, including a registry.
• Develop relationships with patients and use assessment skills to identify physical, psychosocial, financial, and environmental healthcare needs.
• Educate patient and ancillary personnel about health care needs, safety issues and benefits, including patient education.
• Utilize EMR to efficiently document assessments, clinical findings, plans of treatment and progress toward goals.
• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs/treatments to physicians.
• Educate patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health/wellness.
• Maintain/review patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Record tests and examination results and follow up with patient.
• Post test and examination results.
• Respond to/refers incoming patient treatment‑related phone calls.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Document patient care using EMR to maintain/develop patient records in compliance with practice standards.
• Perform professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of assigned unit or department.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years of RN experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous medical office experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
• Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live.
• Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS)

• American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Knowledge Requirements

• Basic typing and word processing ability
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills

Time Type

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Health System Agreements

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.