Ambulatory Spine Clinic RN Care Coordinator

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 seeks an Ambulatory Clinic Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) for the Spine center. This full-time role supports physicians during clinic sessions, communicates with patients and families, and ensures plans of care are understood and executed.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, educating patients, and using EMR to document findings and outcomes, while upholding confidentiality and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• 2+ years RN experience
• Current active RN license in the state you live

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.
• Liaise between front desk, nursing staff, physicians and clinic manager.
• Develop expected patient outcomes and goals with provider.
• Provide nursing coordination to optimize patient outcomes and education.
• Support patient self-management of disease.
• Coordinate continuity of care post-admission, discharge or ER visits.
• Manage high-risk patients and complex comorbidities with a registry.
• Educate patients and families about care needs, safety, and medications.
• Document assessments and plans in EMR with progress toward goals.
• Maintain patient records and confidentiality.

Skills

Typing

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Ambulatory Clinic Nurse Care Coordinator (RN) for the Spine center. This full-time role supports physicians during clinic sessions, communicates with patients and families, and ensures plans of care are understood and executed.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, educating patients, and using EMR to document findings and outcomes, while upholding confidentiality and quality standards.