RN Care Coordinator

RN Care Coordinator

Starting Pay Range $31.77 - $37.38 per hour

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator provides nursing and care coordination services to support patient-centered care in an ambulatory community health setting. This role supports clinical care delivery, preventive services, chronic disease management, and population health activities through collaboration with providers and the interdisciplinary care team. The RN Care Coordinator works across the lifespan and performs duties in alignment with Pueblo Community Health Center's mission, values, and policies.

Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager

Supervision Exercised: None

Education/Experience/License/Certification:

• Registered Nurse with a valid and unrestricted Colorado license.
• Current B.L.S. with skills demonstration C.P.R. certification for Healthcare Providers required.
• Experience in care coordination, case management, or chronic disease management preferred.
• Previous experience with adult health and/or management of chronic conditions preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance as required by law.

Required Travel: Occasional local travel may be required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The following requirements represent the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Communication:

a. Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to understand, present, and exchange information clearly.

b. Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and composing written materials such as patient care instructions, policies, and reports.

2. Cognitive Abilities:

a. Excellent memory retention to apply procedures, policies, and clinical guidelines effectively.

b. Analytical skills, mathematical reasoning, and problem=-solving abilities to manage clinical and administrative tasks.

c. Strong understanding of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.

3. Organizational Skills:

a. Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Provide registered nursing services and care coordination to support clinical, preventive, chronic, and population health care needs across the lifespan.
• Support care coordination activities across clinical, preventive, chronic, and population health initiatives, including identification of care gaps and facilitation of appropriate follow-up per protocol or provider direction.
• Assist with patient engagement, education, and communication related to health maintenance, chronic conditions, preventive services, and care planning within RN scope of practice.
• Document nursing care, patient interactions, and coordination activities accurately in EPIC, the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and utilize EPM/EHR systems according to established workflows.
• Respond to urgent clinical communications, including critical laboratory results and provider requests, during scheduled work hours.

Clinic and Organizational Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in alignment with the philosophy, mission, values, and Communicate with Heart service model supported by the Board of Directors of Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.
• Adhere to all Pueblo Community Health Center policies and procedures, including Infection Control and Nursing Policies and Procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with providers, Medical Assistants, Care Coordinators, and other members of the integrated care team to promote quality, continuity, and efficiency of care.
• Support clinic operations and patient flow, including assisting with patient intake, scheduling, messaging, record management, and administrative tasks as assigned.
• Participate in employee health activities and other organizational clinical services as assigned.
• Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and required education.
• Maintain current RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Provide assistance in emergency situations when providers are called upon to render care to individuals near the health center, as appropriate.
• May provide supervision or support to students or trainees assigned to the health center.
• Perform other duties as assigned. These duties are not intended to be all-inclusive and may change based on organizational needs.

The above duties are not all inclusive and are not intended to limit or define the duties that may be assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are typically required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee frequently communicates with employees and the public and must be able to exchange accurate information while performing patient care tasks and routine office tasks.
• The employee frequently retrieves and disseminates information using written materials and electronic devices.
• The employee frequently observes, receives and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources and identifies information by categorizing, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• The employee frequently utilizes medical equipment necessary to maintain medical and basic lab activities in an ambulatory care clinic.
• The employee frequently operates computers and other office productivity equipment.
• The employee occasionally remains in a stationary position while performing patient care tasks and routine office tasks.
• The employee frequently moves about the office; and positions self while performing patient care tasks and routine office duties such as accessing files and operating equipment.
• The employee frequently moves or positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds while performing patient care tasks and routine office duties such as opening file drawers, moving patient files, etc.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Pueblo Community Health Center is a tobacco-free workplace. EOE

Apply online at Pueblo Community Health Center