Position Summary

The role of the Care Coordinator – Registered Nurse reports to the Director Value Based Programs. This position is responsible for the coordination of practice transformation initiatives for a group of high-risk patients within primary care locations. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting physicians with procedures, and assisting with front office duties, as needed.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Provide patients with timely and accurate reminders related to preventative care services
• Provide pre-visit planning for high-risk patients to include gaps in care such as immunizations and preventive screening exams
• Complete provider notification of gaps in care for the individual patient
• Provide comprehensive care management to improve patient and practice outcomes
• Partner with co-workers to provide education regarding specialty medicine practices
• Triage patient needs, assign referrals, and assist patients as needed
• Review monthly dashboards and data to conduct and participate in data analysis process
• Complete additional duties as assigned within the scope of the care coordinator practice
• Emergency Department follow-up calls
• Assisting patients in identifying community resources
• Assist with PFAC Meeting
• Participate in the analysis of patient data and may assist with the application of risk stratification screening tools to meet program requirements.
• Assistance with QI projects within the clinics

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas RN license and CPR, required.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience as an RN, required.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of the time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. This position has exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.