Nurse Coordinator

About the role

This position involves managing clinic patients' care, integrating cultural practices and beliefs, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide and assist patients through the healthcare system, including assistance with appointments and treatment decisions.
• Follow patients throughout the care continuum, collaborating with inpatient, outpatient, and community care management resources.
• Act as an essential link between the primary care provider and the entire care team for the patient.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with key customers (physicians, office staff, diagnostic staff, nurses, radiology staff, social services staff, and radiation oncology staff).
• Ensure patients' needs and preferences are met throughout the treatment process, serving as a patient advocate.
• Maintain patient progress and provide ongoing support.
• Work on the multidisciplinary team as an advocate, educator, and counselor for clinic patients.
• Participate in screening initiatives and community events, and coordinate with other tribal departments.
• Update knowledge and skills through in-service programs, continuing education, and self-study.
• Adhere to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program and active Washington State RN license.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience.
• Two (2) years in care coordination, case management, or population health.
• Two (2) years in a primary care, ambulatory, or community health setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at time of hire.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical competence, communication skills, and sensitivity for the family in crisis.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• EHR skills, including ability to access and navigate various EHR systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Confidentiality and ability to implement professional and community-based education programs.
• Positive working relationships with physicians and external agencies.
• Communication with multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Observation and recording of information.
• Ability to assess patients and monitor performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of acute illness and chronic disease processes and management.
• RN scope of practice techniques and methods.
• Medications and treatments used in patient care.
• Infection control procedures.
• Mental or behavioral characteristics of physically or mentally disabled people.