Nurse Coord Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Coordinator for the Bone Mineral & Metabolism Clinic. This role involves both clinical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will coordinate patient care, develop procedures, and provide training. The ideal candidate will possess a BSN, RN license, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. Join a supportive environment focused on innovation and quality, where your contributions will enhance patient outcomes and advance clinical practices. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN license and national certification needed within 2 years.
• Experience in nephrology and clinical case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and develop procedures in the clinic.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective transitions of care.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Clinical Knowledge

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Working Title: Nurse Coordinator Clinical – Bone Mineral & Metabolism Clinic

Department Name: M5500: AMB - Internal Medicine

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 11

Salary Range: $54,080-95,056/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BSN

Required License/Registration/Certification: Registered Nurse (RN) plus national certification in area of specialty, ambulatory care nursing, or care coordination and transition management within 2 years.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift: Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00AM – 5:00PM (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed.

Job Summary: The Nurse Coordinator will work with the Bone Mineral & Metabolism Clinic healthcare team, staff, and other healthcare providers to provide excellent transitions of care within the healthcare setting. Responsible for both clinical and administrative tasks, such as coordinating patient care, developing procedures and providing training/education. The nurse coordinator collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and utilizes clinical outcomes data to support innovative and cost-effective changes to clinical practice. The nurse coordinator is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. The nurse coordinator is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice in the practice setting and to the nurse/clinic manager for the totality of work performance. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in practice setting governance.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No.

Preferred Education/Experience: MSN preferred.

Deadline to Apply: 02/20/2025

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse (RN) or eligible to obtain license by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires to obtain national certification in area of specialty, ambulatory care nursing, or care coordination and transition management within 2 years of hire. Are you aware of this?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of paid employment experience do you have working in nephrology?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * How many years of paid employment experience do you have with clinical case management?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
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  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
  • Latinosinhighered.com
  • HospitalCareers.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
  • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
  • Careerbuilder.com
  • UK Job Fair
  • None of the Above