Specialty Care Coordinator Nurse (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care across referrals, consultations, diagnostics and treatments in a dynamic specialty service. You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, facilitate scheduling, and assist in education for patients and families.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, an active RN license, and Basic Life Support certification. Strong computer skills and experience in a specialty service are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensed Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support certification required.
• 1–3 years related work experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate.
• Experience with computer systems including MS Office applications.
• Preferred: prior experience in a specialty service.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to coordinate care from referral to discharge/follow-up; assists with pre-authorization.
• Receives consults and patient information; coordinates scheduling of consultations, diagnostics and treatments.
• Gathers history and performs/records evaluations and assessments; assists in ordering labs, x-rays, and diagnostics.
• Educates patients and families in medical care; contributes to patient rounds and case conferences.
• Updates clinical knowledge through education and literature review; provides leadership for process improvements.
• Handles patient calls before and after treatments from referring providers and external facilities.

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care across referrals, consultations, diagnostics and treatments in a dynamic specialty service. You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, facilitate scheduling, and assist in education for patients and families.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, an active RN license, and Basic Life Support certification. Strong computer skills and experience in a specialty service are preferred.