Nursing Care Coordinator - Rheumatology Clinic at Village Pointe

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Omaha is seeking a Nursing Care Coordinator for its Rheumatology Clinic. The role involves coordinating patient care to optimize health outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong nursing background along with excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Join Nebraska Medicine to be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering extraordinary care.

Benefits

Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance

35% discount at Clarkson College

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years RN experience or equivalent LPN experience.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or compact state.
• BLS certification required from an AHA endorsed program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a patient care delivery system for designated patients.
• Provide targeted interventions to avoid hospitalizations.
• Assist patients in transition of care across multiple settings.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work collaboratively

Prioritization and independent clinical judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)

Tools

Basic patient care equipment

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

If you are a current Nebraska Medicine employee, you will need to submit an application on the internal careers site. You will need to log into your Workday account via the Nebraska Medicine intranet or the Workday app.

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Nursing Care Coordinator - Rheumatology Clinic at Village Pointe

Apply locations Omaha, NE time type Full time posted on Posted 26 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-30908

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Nursing Care Coordinator - Rheumatology Clinic at Village Pointe

Shift Details:

Full Time

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Why Work at 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 at 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) OR Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) with 25 years of nursing experience 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 nursingexperience in related fieldpreferred.
• 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.

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