Clinical Nurse Coordinator

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a specialized nurse to coordinate care for specific patient populations. The role ensures tests, referrals and scheduling align with the plan of care and involves collaboration with providers and staff across departments.

The ideal candidate must hold a current RN license, obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire, and have relevant nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state where services are provided or a multistate license via eNLC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on nursing assistance as required by department and patient/provider needs.
• Serve as first point of contact for patients, triaging and offering medical guidance where appropriate.
• Coordinate plan of care and act as liaison among providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers.
• Monitor and manage patient appointments, testing and labs for the target patient population.
• Assist with obtaining prior-authorizations for the patient population.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse license (state or multi-state via eNLC)

Job description

Provide specialized care to specific patient populations to optimize care and experience. Coordinates the plan of care and acts as a liaison between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

1. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two years’ experience as an RNORfive years’ experience as an LPN required.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree innursing(BSN).

2. Certification relevant to the specialized care they will be providing.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides hands on assistance according to the department, patient and provider needs,including but not limited to assisting with procedures, performing tests,preparing oradministering patient medications, obtaining specimens.

2. Act as first contact for patients,providing triaging and medical advice where applicable.

3. Coordinatesthe plan of careand acts as a liaison between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals etc.

4. Monitors and manages patient’s appointments, testing and labs necessary for thepatient population.

5. Assists with obtaining prior-authorizations for thepatient population.

6. Prepares educational material for patient use. Educatesand counselspatients concerningmedical condition, medication or treatment.

7. Providesspecialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.

8. Provides advice, education and consultation services to nursing staff of any unit that care for the same patient population

9. Attends conferences or educational opportunities to ensure up to date knowledge.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard work : Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching,

positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing

35+lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Position is frequently exposed to blood and bodily fluids; possible exposure to harmful toxins. There is regular exposure to communicable disease.

2. Travel may be necessary in departments with multiple locations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

8869 WVUH Medicine Endocrinology STC

Address:

1240 Suncrest Towne Centre

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.