Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Pediatrics - Ortho)
WVU Medicine · Morgantown, WV · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!
Responsibilities
- Provides hands on assistance according to the department, patient and provider needs, including but not limited to assisting with procedures, performing tests, preparing or administering patient medications, obtaining specimens.
- Act as first contact for patients, providing triaging and medical advice where applicable.
- Captures and coordinates the plan of care and acts as a liaison between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals etc.
- Makes sure patient’s appointments, testing and labs necessary for the patient population are coordinated.
- Aids in obtaining prior-authorizations for the patient population.
- Prepares educational material for patient use.
- Educates and counsels patients concerning medical condition, medication or treatment.
- Provides specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.
- Provides advice, education and consultation services to nursing staff of any unit that care for the same patient population.
- Attends conferences or educational opportunities to ensure up to date knowledge.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
- Two years’ experience as an RN OR five years’ experience as an LPN required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing(BSN).
Skills
- Ability to provide specialized care to specific patient populations to optimize care and experience.
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Day shift