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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Ambulatory Clinic Nurse Care Coordinator

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKansas City, KS, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduate or GED.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required. Existing employees in the role must obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within five years.
  • At least two years of registered nurse experience.
  • A current active multistate registered nurse license in good standing in the state of residence, or an active single-state registered nurse license in good standing in the work state with proof of application for a multistate license in the state of residence. Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate registered nurse license from their state of residence by their next license renewal, no later than March 31, 2026.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

  • Manage patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.
  • Serve as a communication liaison among front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians, and the clinic manager.
  • Manage care for the patient population by developing expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization, and working with providers to set patient goals.
  • Provide nursing support and care coordination to optimize patient outcomes and improve quality of life through clinical and educational programs or support services.
  • Support patients in self-managing their diseases.
  • Coordinate continuity of care with patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and emergency room visits.
  • Manage high-risk patients, including those with multiple comorbidities or risk of hospital readmission, and maintain a registry.
  • Develop relationships with patients and use assessment skills to identify their physical, psychosocial, financial, and environmental healthcare needs.
  • Educate patients and appropriate ancillary personnel about healthcare needs, safety issues, and benefits.
  • Use available electronic tools, such as electronic medical records, to document assessments, clinical findings, treatment plans, and progress toward goals.
  • Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians; educate patients and families about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and health maintenance.
  • Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information; record test and examination results, follow up with patients, and post results.
  • Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls; instruct patients and families about medications and treatment.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and document care in the electronic medical record in compliance with practice standards.
  • Float to different clinics as requested.
  • Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous medical office experience.

About the Company

The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Founded
1998

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