Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4816, Belinder Road, Westwood, Johnson County, Kansas, 66205, United States
About the Role
The Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator serves as a clinical expert within the Cancer Center at Westwood Medical Pavilion, dedicated to delivering ethical, evidence-based, and compassionate nursing care. This role is pivotal in ensuring patient safety and the quality of care by identifying patient needs, coordinating healthcare services, and evaluating outcomes. The Care Coordinator acts as a vital liaison between patients, families, front desk staff, nursing teams, and physicians, ensuring seamless communication and understanding of the plan of care throughout the clinic session.
In this position, you will support assigned physicians by managing patient flow, triage, and direct care. A key aspect of the day-to-day work involves developing relationships with patients to identify physical, psychosocial, financial, and environmental health needs. You will coordinate continuity of care for patients following hospital admissions, discharges, and ER visits, with a specific focus on managing high-risk populations and those with multiple co-morbidities. The role also emphasizes patient advocacy, self-management support, and the delivery of health education to patients and ancillary personnel regarding safety, medications, and wellness.
Hiring Process & Application
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.
We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our recruiters via the Accommodation Request form at asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.
Employment is contingent upon agreeing to the health system's dispute resolution program. For additional assistance in finding the right fit, you may create a custom Job Alert to receive recommendations based on your career interests.
Work location
Work model: On-site
4816, Belinder Road, Westwood, Johnson County, Kansas, 66205, United States
Westwood, Kansas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage patient flow, triage, and provide direct patient care in the ambulatory clinic
- check_circleCoordinate continuity of care for patients following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits
- check_circleRespond to and refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls with appropriate instructions
- check_circleDocument assessments, clinical findings, and treatment plans using electronic medical records
- check_circleLiaise communication between front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians, and clinic management
- check_circleEducate patients and families on health needs, safety issues, medications, and treatment plans
- check_circleMaintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with practice standards for record keeping
- check_circleDevelop patient outcomes and set care goals in collaboration with physicians and providers
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Graduate
- verifiedBachelor Degree Nursing
- verified2 or more years of RN experience
- verifiedBasic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification
- verifiedLicensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State or active single state RN license
- verifiedBasic typing and word processing ability
Nice to Have
Previous medical office experience.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Life Support Heartsaver, Licensed Registered Nurse, Emr, Word Processing, Typing.
Education: High School Graduate required; Bachelor Degree in Nursing required.
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A Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center at The University of Kansas Health System is responsible for the following: Manage patient flow, triage, and provide direct patient care in the ambulatory clinic; Coordinate continuity of care for patients following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits; Respond to and refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls with appropriate instructions; and Document assessments, clinical findings, and treatment plans using electronic medical records.
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To qualify for the Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center at The University of Kansas Health System position, applicants should have: High School Graduate; Bachelor Degree Nursing; 2 or more years of RN experience; Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification; Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State or active single state RN license; and Basic typing and word processing ability.
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Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center at The University of Kansas Health System is based in 4816, Belinder Road, Westwood, Johnson County, Kansas, 66205, United States. This is a on-site role.
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The University of Kansas Health System has listed this Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center role as on-site.
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Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center at The University of Kansas Health System typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center at The University of Kansas Health System include Basic Life Support Heartsaver; Licensed Registered Nurse; Emr; Word Processing; and Typing.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School Graduate required; and Bachelor Degree in Nursing required.
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