Ambulatory RN Coordinator

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

PTO & holidays

On-site childcare

Wage merit increases

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate multidisciplinary ambulatory clinical care under supervision. The role focuses on meeting ACO requirements and leading a POD of clinical staff to ensure efficient patient care.

The position requires ADN, Texas RN license, and BLS; a BSN is preferred. Two years of ambulatory nursing experience is expected, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program with ADN.
• RN license in Texas (Upon Hire).
• BLS certification (AHA/ARC)Upon Hire.
• Ambulatory clinical nursing experience of 2 years.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as team lead for a group of clinical staff (POD) assigned to specific patients to ensure efficient and effective patient care coordination of clinical procedures.
• Ensures all patient quality metrics are completed by staff during clinic visits per protocols by staff to meet ACO requirements.
• Assign clinical duties as needed to ensure effective workflows, patient care requirements are met and safety measures are followed.
• Works with supervisor to ensure staff is oriented and trained for duties assigned.
• Monitors patient registries for patients assigned to respective POD.
• Coordinate follow-up and assign duties to clinical staff for patients in POD registries to close care gaps.
• Monitors patient telephone requests and MyChart in-baskets for POD to ensure timely response to patient messages.
• Duties may include direct patient care, interaction with research participants, and handling patient records.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Physical stamina

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

This position works under the general supervision of a physician, advanced practice provider, and/or nursing leadership to provide and coordinate the multidisciplinary clinical care of patients to meet ACO requirements.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required Education

Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Licenses and Certifications

• (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification course by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire and

Preferred Education

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Experience

2 years of ambulatory clinical nursing experience

JOB DUTIES

• Functions as team lead for a group of clinical staff (POD) assigned to specific patients to ensure efficient and effective patient care coordination of clinical procedures.
• Ensures all patient quality metrics are completed by staff during the clinic visit(s) per protocols by staff to meet ACO requirements.
• Assign clinical duties as needed to ensure effective workflows, patient care requirements are meet and clinical quality and safety measures are followed.
• Works with supervisor to ensure staff has been oriented and trained for duties assigned.
• Monitors patient registries for patients assigned to respective POD.
• Coordinate follow-up and assign duties to clinical staff for patients in POD registries in order to close care gaps as defined by the ambulatory clinical quality program.
• Monitors patient telephone requests and MyChart in-baskets for POD to ensure timely response to patient communications. Coordinates team assignments to effectively and efficiently respond to patient messages.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: (a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; (b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; (c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or (d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires strong communication skills and the ability to facilitate team based care.
• Work requires ability to complete most assignments with substantial independence.
• Work requires ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Work requires ability to maintain current customer service, clinical, and technical skills by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Work requires ability to provide suggestions for change and assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Work requires ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Work requires ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Work requires frequent contact with physicians, residents, fellows, allied health personnel, and other medical and/or non-medical office support personnel to coordinate necessary information to provide optimal level of patient care.
• Work requires good verbal and written communication skills.
• Work requires input and assistance with budgetary monitoring and management.
• Work requires knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the needs of the clinical specialty.
• Work requires proficiency in the use of computer technology.
• Work requires telephone contact with patients, referring physicians, and phar