Ambulatory RN Care Coordinator & Patient Advocate

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health (Cincinnati) is seeking an Ambulatory RN - Care Coordinator to ensure seamless, high-quality care in outpatient clinics. The role combines direct patient care (about 60%) with administrative duties and requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient experience.

The nurse will assess complex and chronic disease patients during visits, develop and execute care plans, educate patients and families, document findings, and support care coordination across

Qualifications

• Utilizes the nursing process for direct patient care and assists staff with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Documents nursing history and assessment and initiates referrals based on patient needs.
• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status during clinic visits; reassess as needed.
• Administers medications and performs wound care as needed.
• Maintains accurate, timely nursing documentation per hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ambulatory visits for complex diseases.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with other healthcare providers.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care.
• Document nursing history and assessment and initiate referrals as needed.
• Perform point-of-care testing to support patient well-being.
• Recruit patients for studies and assist with quality assurance.

Skills

Nursing process

Medication administration

Wound care

Patient education

Assessment & planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation accuracy

Job description

UC Health (Cincinnati) is seeking an Ambulatory RN - Care Coordinator to ensure seamless, high-quality care in outpatient clinics. The role combines direct patient care (about 60%) with administrative duties and requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient experience.

The nurse will assess complex and chronic disease patients during visits, develop and execute care plans, educate patients and families, document findings, and support care coordination across