Ambulatory RN: Care Navigator & Patient Advocate

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking an Ambulatory RN - Care Coordinator to ensure seamless and high-quality care in ambulatory clinics. The role blends direct patient care with administrative duties, with about 60% patient-facing time.

You will support clinics by managing complex chronic disease care plans, delivering patient education, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize care and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Associate's Degree - Nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree - Nursing.
• Current RN license in Ohio. BLS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Maintains nursing documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Educates patients and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques.

Skills

Patient education

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nursing process

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN license in Ohio

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking an Ambulatory RN - Care Coordinator to ensure seamless and high-quality care in ambulatory clinics. The role blends direct patient care with administrative duties, with about 60% patient-facing time.

You will support clinics by managing complex chronic disease care plans, delivering patient education, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize care and patient experience.