Nursing Care Coordinator - Allergy Clinics

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

35% Clarkson College discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is hiring a Nursing Care Coordinator in Allergy Clinics for full-time, first shift. The role involves coordinating patient care across ambulatory and transition settings to improve outcomes and reduce hospital visits. A BSN and RN licensure (Nebraska or compact) plus BLS are required.

Strong communication, critical thinking, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are essential to success in this position based in Omaha, NE.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years RN experience or equivalent with relevant patient population, as approved by CNO.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment and policy manuals.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team and think critically.
• Current Nebraska RN license or compact state license.
• BLS certification from an AHA endorsed program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care delivery for a designated group to optimize health outcomes.
• Perform duties in ambulatory settings and assist complex patients in transitions of care.
• Provide targeted interventions to avoid hospitalizations and ER visits.

Skills

RN experience

BSN

Verbal and written communication

Independent clinical judgments

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Care across continuum

Nebraska RN license or compact license

BLS certification

Education

BSN degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Nursing Care Coordinator - Allergy Clinics Shift Details: Full Time Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.

Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.

Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.

Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path. Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Job Description:

Coordinate a patient care delivery system for a designated group of patients in order to achieve high quality, cost effective patient outcomes across the continuum of health care with the goal of optimizing the patient's health status. Perform duties in the ambulatory setting as well as assisting complex (consisting of many different needs, intensive coordination) patients in the transition of care throughout multiple settings. Provides targeted interventions to avoid hospitalization and emergency room visits. Position may be designated within a primary care or specialty care area.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years Registered Nurse (RN) experience OR a combination of relevant experience with specific patient population related to position, to be approved by the CNO, as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (three years LPN experience equals one year RN experience) inclusive of a minimum of one year in RN role required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments required.
• Experience with basic patient care equipment, policy procedure and protocol manuals required.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team required.
• Effective critical thinking/analytical skills required.
• Ability to effectively evaluate care across the continuum.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior nursing experience in related field preferred.
• Based on position, prior experience in one or more of the following areas including oncology, cardiovascular care, neonatal intensive care, nephrology, solid organ transplantation, general medical/surgical care, emergency care, critical care, med spa, dialysis, interpretation, and explanation of physical/laboratory/screening results preferred.
• Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
• Based on position, successful completion of nephrology nurse education program preferred.
• Knowledge of health care financial environment and reimbursement systems preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel preferred.
• Experience with graphic software preferred.
• Experience with patient teaching materials preferred.
• Understanding of related patient registries and data bases preferred.
• Experience leading/supervising a team preferred.
• Based on position, certification preferred in one or more of the following areas including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN), Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required, and/or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.