RN Hepatology, Outpatient Center, 8a-4:30p

Nurse Coordinator

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team membersphysicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionalsUofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

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.
• 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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