RN Coordinator, Medicine Gastroenterology, Outpatient Center, 8a-5p

Job Description

The Nurse Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the activities for the division/program. The Coordinator will provide outpatient nursing care and patient/family services on an initial and ongoing basis. The Coordinator will serve as the patient/family’s initial contact with the program and handle all new referrals with appropriate scheduling, program planning and enrollment.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive all new referrals for the (insert name) division/program.
• Communicate and coordinate with referring medical personnel / agencies / parents or caregivers.
• Send follow up letters for patients who are to be enrolled.
• Schedule and organize medical clinics / evaluations with Director and other providers.
• Review and edit billings to outside agencies to ensure accuracy and verify the provision of services.
• Review evaluations / re-evaluations and update reminder list with the recommended medical follow up.
• Cookordinate services with allied health as necessary.
• Act as a liaison with other community agencies and provide input from the community in program planning.
• Request and schedule necessary therapy, educational evaluation and treatment times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• BSN (required)
• Current Kentucky Nursing License (required)
• Four years’ experience as RN; prefer experience in a medical office setting
• Supervisory experience