SUMMARY:

Coordinate patient care and facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate patient care through a continuum and facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality, and cost effectiveness. Accountable for making patient appointments and follow up. Assess patient needs telephonically and/or in person. Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries. Prescribe and communicates treatment plans and patient teaching in accordance with established protocols. Collect and assesses significant patient history information and performs all necessary patient teaching. Make referral appointments and arranges provider scheduling (in coordination) as appropriate. May be required to manage surgical schedules. Perform/assist with procedures such as bladder catheterizations, administration of oxygen, visual acuity tests, EKGs, irrigation of eyes and ears, tympanograms, splinting, phlebotomy and other clinic specific procedures, in accordance with established protocols. Ensure for proper documentation of procedures/treatments within the prescribed timeframe. Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift. Ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed. Ensures medication/supplies are replenished. Participate in the newcomer’s orientation and completes annual training, as required. May be required to work various shifts or augment clinical nursing support during the absence of other team nurses due to illness, leave, or deployment. Ensure a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None