Optometry Clinic RN Care Coordinator (Ambulatory) - Daytime

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator (RN) for the Optometry Clinic at KU Eye and Surgery Center. This full-time role focuses on coordinating patient care, education, and communication among patients, families, and physicians.

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, liaising with staff and providers, and using EMR to document findings and plans of care to improve outcomes. BLS certification and multistate RN license required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate Bachelor Degree Nursing 2 or more years of RN experience.
• Previous medical office experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.
• Liaison of communication between front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians, and clinic manager
• Manage the care of the patient population by developing expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization, and working with the provider to set patient goals.
• Provide nursing support/coordination to the practice to optimize patient outcomes and to improve patient’s quality of life through clinical and educational programs and/or support services.
• Coordinate continuity of patient care with patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Communication with physicians

EMR documentation

Triage

Problem solving

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR system

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator (RN) for the Optometry Clinic at KU Eye and Surgery Center. This full-time role focuses on coordinating patient care, education, and communication among patients, families, and physicians.

Responsibilities include managing patient flow, liaising with staff and providers, and using EMR to document findings and plans of care to improve outcomes. BLS certification and multistate RN license required.