Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator - Urology
About the role
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator - Urology to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency.
Department
DH UROLOGY SPEC CLINIC PAV L
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the RN Care Coordinator (RNCC) is responsible for facilitating and coordinating the care delivered to an assigned group of patients through multidisciplinary and patient/family collaboration to ensure quality and cost-effective outcomes are delivered within appropriate care coordination parameters. Coordination involves assessment, planning, support, and evaluation of patient care and related outcomes. Activities to be performed are facilitation of appropriate status and level of care, screening for high risk and transition of care needs, interviews with patient/family, and progression of care facilitation with the healthcare team. Encounters occur face to face, telephonically, and electronically with patients in clinic, at home, at school, and at work.
Essential Functions
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Uses Nursing Process to Create patient and family centered goals and plans
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Establishes and maintains patient and family centered relationships
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Collections assessment data relating to patient health needs and concerns. Analyzes assessment data to determine patient and family needs. Works with patient and family to identify goals and outcomes. Develops evidence-based interventions and care plans to support goals and outcomes. Implements plan with patient, family, care team. Conducts systematic and timely evaluation of outcomes of nursing care and care plan. Documents care according to organizational standards, contractual and regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.
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Encourages preventative care. Assists and educates patient and caregivers. Supports patients and caregivers in developing skills to promote, maintain and restore health. Reviews and educates patient and caregivers on medications and treatments. Incorporates cultural humility, language appropriateness, health literacy, and preference into patient care, care plans and communication.
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Care Management: Work within and in support of the health care team to coordinate the delivery of care within the clinic setting, throughout the organization, and across healthcare settings. Delegates appropriate intervention to care team members based on scope, competency, state practice act, standard work and organizational policies. Provides information to the healthcare team, including patient and family regarding resources and benefits to support safe transitions and timely provision of healthcare services. Advocates to secure benefits for patient and identifies potential barriers to payer coverage. Serves as point of contact with the patient and among healthcare services and organizations. Coordinates community resources. Provides care management to appropriate patients and according to organizational policies and payer guidelines.
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Professional Practice and Collegiality: Flexible and accommodating to patient, clinic setting, community, payer, and organizational needs. Attains and maintains knowledge and competency to reflect current evidence-based nursing practice. Proactively assesses needs of others: care team members, patients, and families. Contributes to positive, supportive, healthy and inclusive work environment through positive interactions, respectful communication and creative solutions.
Education
Associate's Degree Completion of a nursing education program that satisfied the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses.
Required Work Experience
1-3 years clinical experience in a hospital, acute care, home health/hospice, direct care or case management required.
Required Licenses
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association
Shift
Days (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$79,500.00 - $123,200.00 / yr
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here Is a Small List Of Our Benefit Programs
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer