RN Patient Care Coordinator - Cardiology Clinic

Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Coordinator

The Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for performing assessments, collecting data and collaborating with other members of the Health Care Team in preparing and scheduling patients for surgeries, procedures and post-operative care. This job collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe, effective, and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:

1. Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients to include education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process.
2. Conducts, analyzes, and reports on quality indicators related to the efficiency of moving a patient from outpatient clinic status to post procedure status. Assists with developing and implementing measures that will enhance the process.
3. Interfaces with professional organizations. Serves on committees, as necessary, related to surgical patient care quality, practice and/or education. Presents quality statistics as required to appropriate groups.
4. Participates in interdisciplinary meetings that impact the care of their patients (i.e. Ortho Ops. OR Ops. Cancer Committee, etc.).
5. Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. Maintains safe and clean working environment ensuring compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
6. Provides and coordinates patient care, educates patients and public about various health conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and family members.
7. Provides pre-procedure and post procedure education for patients, families, and caregivers. Serves as a resource person and assists other members of the health care team with protocols for scheduling procedures, including financial and medical necessity requirements.
8. Collaborates with other members of the Health Care Team in preparing and scheduling patients for surgeries, procedures, and post-operative care.
9. Ensures that patient care is delivered in accordance with established standards of nursing practices and regulatory guidelines. Interacts with physician staff to identify specific surgical needs for the patient, recognizing any potential barriers.
10. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.