Nursing & Frontline Patient Care·Updated on Nov 13·
Full-timeColumbia, MO, USAIn-person
About the Job
Requirements
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
At least one year of experience as a registered nurse is required.
A current, active Missouri Registered Nurse license must be maintained.
Current CPR certification must be obtained and maintained within 60 days of hire.
Certification in an approved crisis intervention methodology (CPI, MANDT, or CALM) must be obtained and maintained within 60 days of hire.
Use a patient-centered, strengths-based approach to care and communication.
Use sound clinical judgment to independently coordinate next steps or involve the appropriate provider.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, hospitals, specialists, and community partners.
Navigate complex healthcare systems and help patients connect with resources that support their goals.
Responsibilities
Coordinate patient care across the prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum continuum, including transitions between clinic, hospitals, specialists, and community services.
Track and follow up on appointments, testing, referrals, consultations, delivery planning, and postpartum care to promote continuity.
Provide patient outreach, navigation, education, and follow-up related to care plans, medications, testing, warning signs, delivery preparation, and postpartum needs.
Identify barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate organizational and community resources, including coverage, transportation, language, equipment, and public health resources.
Perform nursing assessment and telephone triage, using clinical judgment to prioritize concerns and coordinate appropriate provider follow-up.
Collaborate with patients, OB providers, hospitals, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to support effective communication and safe transitions of care.
Participate in care planning for patients with complex medical, behavioral health, or social needs and coordinate follow-through.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation and support quality, safety, education, infection prevention, and compliance initiatives.
Provide occasional direct clinic nursing support based on operational needs.
Desired Qualifications
Five or more years of healthcare experience.
Obstetric nursing experience.
Experience with healthcare technology and electronic health record systems.
Experience in care coordination, case management, patient navigation, or population health.
Experience coordinating care for patients who require interpreter services or face barriers to care.
To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,000 for Nurses.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!
Help guide patients through every step of their pregnancy journey—bringing clinical expertise, coordination, and compassionate support to every stage of care.
The Obstetrics Coordinator RN is a key member of a person-centered, integrated care team, helping obstetric patients experience connected, timely, and supportive care throughout the prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum continuum. This role combines nursing assessment and education with patient navigation, care coordination, outreach, and collaboration across OB providers, hospitals, specialists, and community partners. The RN helps remove barriers to care and ensures patients have the information, resources, and connections they need to support their health and well-being.
This is a great opportunity for someone who: enjoys building trusted relationships with patients, brings strong clinical judgment and organization to complex care coordination, and is energized by helping people navigate healthcare with confidence. As part of our rural healthcare mission, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in access, continuity, and outcomes for individuals and families in the communities we serve.
Coordinate patient care across the prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum continuum, including transitions between clinic, hospitals, specialists, and community services.
Track and follow up on appointments, testing, referrals, consultations, delivery planning, and postpartum care to promote continuity.
Provide patient outreach, navigation, education, and follow-up related to care plans, medications, testing, warning signs, delivery preparation, and postpartum needs.
Identify barriers to care and connect patients with appropriate organizational and community resources, including coverage, transportation, language, equipment, and public health resources.
Perform nursing assessment and telephone triage, using clinical judgment to prioritize concerns and coordinate appropriate provider follow-up.
Collaborate with patients, OB providers, hospitals, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to support effective communication and safe transitions of care.
Participate in care planning for patients with complex medical, behavioral health, or social needs and coordinate follow-through.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation and support quality, safety, education, infection prevention, and compliance initiatives.
Provide occasional direct clinic nursing support based on operational needs.
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree in nursing required • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a registered nurse required • Five (5) or more years of healthcare experience preferred • Obstetric nursing experience preferred • Experience with healthcare technology and electronic health record systems preferred • Care coordination, case management, patient navigation, or population health experience preferred • Experience coordinating care for patients who require interpreter services or face barriers to care preferred
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: • Must possess and maintain a current, active Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license • Must obtain and maintain current CPR certification within 60 days of hire • Must obtain and maintain certification in an approved crisis intervention methodology (CPI, MANDT, or CALM) within 60 days of hire
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:
Bring a patient-centered, strengths-based approach to care and communication.
Enjoy building relationships and helping patients feel informed, supported, and confident in their care.
Are an organized, proactive RN who can manage multiple moving pieces while keeping the patient experience at the center.
Use sound clinical judgment and know when to independently coordinate next steps or involve the appropriate provider.
Communicate effectively across patients, families, providers, hospitals, specialists, and community partners.
Are comfortable navigating complex healthcare systems and helping patients connect with resources that support their goals.
Value teamwork and believe coordinated, accessible care can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
*Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.