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Job Description

Job Description

Department / Group : Care Ring Clinic

Reports To : Care Ring Clinic Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility : ☐ Yes ☒ No

Position Type : ☒ Full Time ☐ Part Time ☐ Intern ☐ Contractor

Exemption Status : ☒ Exempt ☐ Non-exempt

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00 to 5 : 00 PM

Salary : $67,000 - $70,000 Annually

Travel Required : ☐ Yes ☒ No

License(s) Required : Current unencumbered NC or SC RN license, Current CPR / BLS certification

Care Ring, Inc. Founded in 1955, Care Ring is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing health services for the uninsured, underinsured or those lacking access to affordable, high-quality preventive health care. The organization annually serves more than 7,600 people in Mecklenburg County and is a leader in collaborative efforts to improve community health. Our Mission is to empower individuals with limited resources to establish and maintain good health. We envision a community that promotes, protects and improves the health and wellbeing of all people. Care Ring is a vital link in achieving this vision.

Summary

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator serves as the clinical backbone of Care Ring Clinic, providing essential nursing expertise that elevates the quality and safety of patient care. This role requires an experienced, adaptable nurse comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment. This role focuses on clinical assessment, triage, patient education, preventive care services, and clinical care coordination for complex or high-risk patients. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator works collaboratively with the Medical Director, Nurse Practitioners, and medical assistant team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care delivery. By leveraging advanced clinical judgment and nursing skills, this position enhances the clinic's capacity to serve our 6000-patient community, particularly those with chronic conditions, multiple comorbidities, or significant care coordination needs. This position is integral to advancing Care Ring's mission of providing accessible, high-quality healthcare while addressing health disparities in our community.

Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Triage :

• Conduct telephone and in-person triage of patient concerns using clinical judgment and evidence-based protocols
• Assess patient symptoms, provide clinical guidance, and determine appropriate level of care needed
• Make independent nursing decisions regarding urgent vs. non-urgent care needs
• Communicate triage outcomes and recommendations to patients and document appropriately in EHR
• Escalate complex or emergent situations to providers as indicated
• Provide clinical oversight to medical assistants regarding patient care concerns

Direct Patient Care & Clinical Procedures :

Clinical Care Coordination :

Patient & Family Education :

Medication Management Support :

Clinical Quality & Population Health :

Collaboration & Team Support :

Health Promotion & Community Outreach :

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required :

Preferred :

Preferred Skills

Physical Requirements

Benefits : Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Benefits to include Basic Life and AD&D, Short-term & Long-term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Plans, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Holidays, and up to 20 vacation days your first year

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