What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Coordinator position at UofLHealth?
Overview
University of Louisville Physicians is hiring a Nurse Coordinator
Location:
401 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, Kentucky 40202Shift Options: FT, Days
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
UofL Physicians [insert department] is seeking an experienced Nurse Coordinator to coordinate the activities of the (Insert Name) 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.
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.
- Coordinate 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.
Qualifications
- Requires BSN
- Requires Current Kentucky Nursing License
- Four years’ experience as RN; prefer experience in a medical office setting
- Supervisory experience
- CPR certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Prefer experience working with a pediatric population
- Working experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Desire computerized scheduling and electronic health record experience
- Working knowledge and adherence to HIPAA regulations
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and multi-task
- Organizational skills, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal for a medical office environment
- Very mobile position, good portion of day will be spent walking, standing, reaching, and bending
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and respiratory conditions is possible in this position
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates upon hire will complete an electronic I-9 verification.
- Only those candidates whose experience best meets our requirements will be contacted.
- University of Louisville Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
