RN - Nurse Coordinator

Azza HealthCare Agency; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Family support services

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an experienced nurse to join our clinical team in promoting preventative care, conducting screenings, and coordinating disease management services. You will provide primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families, assisting in diagnosis and treatment planning.

You will assess needs with patients and families, educate on disease management, coordinate tests, and help develop and follow care plans.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Graduate from a specialty nursing program; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and diagnostic coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assess healthcare, educational, and psychosocial needs with patients and families to set treatment goals.
• Coordinate communication among healthcare team members to address barriers and options.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and care programs.
• Implement clinical interventions based on risk assessments and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate laboratory and diagnostic testing with accurate documentation and follow-up.
• Support post-discharge care coordination and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and vaccines within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic systems and participate in professional development.

Skills

RN experience

Clinical skills

Communication

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Specialty nursing program

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves serving as an expanded nursing team member to promote preventative care, conduct screenings, and coordinate disease management services. The nurse provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families, assisting in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess healthcare, educational, and psychosocial needs, involving patients and families in establishing treatment goals.
• Facilitate communication among healthcare team members to address barriers and identify intervention options.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, case management programs, and clinical guidelines.
• Implement clinical interventions based on risk assessments and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinate laboratory and diagnostic testing, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.
• Assist with patient triage, manage in-basket messaging, and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and perform IV insertions and monitoring within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic systems and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Support post-discharge care coordination and contribute to program design and evaluation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years RN experience.
• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and diagnostic coordination.

Work Environment & Benefits

The role is performed in a clinical setting with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services. The position emphasizes a culture of excellence, innovation, safety, and diversity.