NURSE COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Interventional Radiology (IR) Nurse Coordinator is accountable for coordination of care utilizing evidence-based clinical pathways for IR patients along the continuum of care for their IR condition from diagnosis through treatment. They will provide longitudinal comprehensive nursing care to a designated case of IR patients. They will have primary nursing responsibilities for the coordination of care, symptom management and education of patients and families. This position will work in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patient.

 

Position Reports To:  Radiology Manager

Responsibilities

1. Manage, develop, implement and evaluate initial patient plan of care following clinical pathways in collaboration with the physician and the health care team, to determine the effective utilization of resources and outcome achievement.

2. Facilitate and/or conduct patient, family, and team conferences to develop and monitor a plan of action as necessary. This includes patient education on the disease, treatment options, procedures and medication regimens and side effects.

3. Ongoing assessment of patients for unmet social needs with appropriate referral and communication to social services, community resources, etc.

4. Triages incoming patient calls for IR, assessing symptoms, procedure-related concerns and urgent clinical needs to ensure timely and appropriate care. Determines need for further diagnostic work-up; communicate and coordinate necessary tests or procedures to the patient and the healthcare team.
   Obtain, review and scan outside patient records for new newly referred Interventional Radiology patients.

5. Coordinate simple and complex patient care issues in conjunction with other parts of the healthcare system, working interdepartmentally as well as with other members of the cardiovascular/radiology team.

6. Determine timeliness/time appropriateness of appointments.

7. Ensures effective and appropriate utilization of resources and efficient patient throughput along continuum of care.

8. Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider. Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific depts. Provides follow-up lab results and
   callbacks to patients as delegated.

9. Performs and assists with minor IR procedures that are within the RN scope of practice.

10. Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam; in conjunction with clinical team to maintain timely flow of patients.

11. Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR).

12. Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record. Administer injections and medications as directed by the provider.

13. Administer injections and medication as directed by the provider.

14. Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider and provides follow-up to the patient.

15. Coordinates care of the patient between multidisciplinary teams.

16. Tasks may include contacting the pharmacy with medication orders.

17. Document interim progress notes reflecting coordination of care/services. Intervene when the clinical pathway is not being followed, either due to patient constraints or ineffective follow-through.

18. Provide triage services and symptom management to patients as needed, in-person, telemedicine or over the phone. Communicate symptomology to appropriate team members.

19. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
• 3 years of clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification (within 90 days of hire). 
• Competent in basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and perform role with minimal guidance.

Desired:

• Previous department experience.