Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator-MWMG OBGYN-Full Time Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator-MWMG OBGYN-Full Time Days at Mary Washington Healthcare summary :

The RN Care Coordinator provides essential nursing care while facilitating communication and collaboration among healthcare providers. Responsible for coordinating patient treatment plans and ensuring quality care delivery, this role requires strong clinical and operational oversight skills. The RN also educates patients about treatments and community resources, enhancing overall patient experience and outcome.

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.

Job Summary :

The RN Care Coordinator is responsible for providing professional nursing care, following established standards and practices as part of the patient care team. The coordinator assists physicians and staff with the daily coordination of care by organizing and expediting treatment plan of care activities, promoting communication and collaborative coordination among care providers, and providing information and education on community resources.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

• Provides daily operational oversight at the assigned location and ensures adequate staffing.
• Serves as a resource for staff and assists with the resolution of problems / concerns.
• Performs general nursing care to patients. Performs phone triage duties following established protocols.
• Obtains a thorough and complete medical history for all patients at their initial visit.
• Assists with rooming patients and preparing exam rooms and equipment to facilitate treatment, as needed.
• Obtains patient information and performs appropriate chart documentation. Administers prescribed medications and treatments as instructed by the physician.
• Educates patients on related risks and testing options. Communicates test results to patients as directed by physician.
• Assists with scheduling of tests and / or treatment at the office or another facility.
• Identifies and screens high-risk patients for care coordination.
• Coordinates care of patients with clinical partners; helps patients advance towards realistic and desirable outcomes. Organizes and expedites treatment plan of care activities. Communicates activity status updates regarding treatment plans with clinical partners.
• Provides information and education on community resources to patients and their families.
• Gathers insurance Prior Authorizations. Completes forms / FMLA paperwork
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

As an EOE / AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Keywords :

Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator, Nursing Care, Patient Care, Healthcare, Clinical Coordination, Treatment Plans, Patient Education, Community Resources, Medical History