Care Coordinator RN

About the role

Care Coordination RNs at High Plains Mental Health Center play a critical role in ensuring patients receive safe, continuous, and well-coordinated care during transitions from inpatient psychiatric units, hospitals, and residential programs back into community care.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with providers, nurses, and community partners to keep treatment plans aligned and effective.
• Review medications and coordinate follow-up care to improve patient safety.
• Educate and support patients so they understand their care plan and feel confident moving forward.
• Build relationships across healthcare systems that strengthen mental health care in our region.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, or physician office or outpatient practice preferred.
• Experience in care coordination or case management preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary teams and external providers.
• Effective communication skills when discussing treatment plans and care transitions with patients and families.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology including computers, electronic records, and common office equipment.
• A commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement, particularly in mental health care and clinical processes.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Preferred experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing, or physician office or outpatient practice.
• Preferred experience in care coordination or case management.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary teams and external providers.
• Effective communication skills when discussing treatment plans and care transitions with patients and families.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology including computers, electronic records, and common office equipment.
• A commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement, particularly in mental health care and clinical processes.

Skills

• Organizational and proactive skills.
• Clear communication and collaboration abilities.
• Patient advocacy and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with technology.
• Continuous learning and quality improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at \$57,061 (based on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and extended illness time.
• 403(b) Plan and KPERS Retirement Plan.
• Supplemental benefits such as an HSA and FSA.
• Holiday pay.
• Convention leave and funds for obtaining CEUs.
• NHSC and Nurse Corps-approved site eligibility for loan repayment assistance.
• Employee scholarship, work-study, and internship opportunities.
• \$500 sign-on bonus offered.

Pay

Starting at \$57,061 (based on experience).

Schedule

Typical hours Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.