Nurse Care Coordination Specialist

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for targeted patient populations. You will coordinate the plan of care and act as liaison among providers, departments, and schedulers, coordinating testing, referrals, and scheduling.

Responsibilities include hands-on patient care, triage, assisting with procedures and medications, managing appointments and labs, obtaining prior authorizations, and educating patients.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of service or multi-state license via eNLC.
• State and federal background checks as required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years’ RN OR five years’ LPN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides hands on assistance according to department, patient and provider needs, including procedures, tests, medications, and specimen collection.
• Acts as first contact for patients, triaging and providing medical advice where applicable.
• Coordinates plan of care and liaises between providers, departments, and schedulers for testing, scheduling, referrals, etc.
• Monitors and manages patient appointments, testing and labs.
• Assists with obtaining prior-authorizations and educates patients about conditions and treatments.
• Provides specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.
• Advises and trains nursing staff across units caring for the same patient population.
• Attends conferences or educational opportunities to stay up-to-date.

Education

RN license or multi-state license via eNLC

Job description

WVUUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to provide specialized care for targeted patient populations. You will coordinate the plan of care and act as liaison among providers, departments, and schedulers, coordinating testing, referrals, and scheduling.

Responsibilities include hands-on patient care, triage, assisting with procedures and medications, managing appointments and labs, obtaining prior authorizations, and educating patients.