Clinical Nurse Coordinator Jobs in Knoxville TN

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About Clinical Nurse Coordinator Jobs

Clinical nurse specialists provide direct patient care and expert consultations in one of many nursing specialties, such as psychiatric-mental health.

This is a typical description of what a clinical nurse coordinator job entails:

Manages the patient's health status across the continuum of care. Coordinates with physicians, staff and providers/facilities regarding patient care/population based management for patients in order to plan and implement a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to manage health conditions, utilization of resources and protocols, patient self-care, and a comprehensive treatment plan across the care continuum (primary, secondary, tertiary, home health and continued care). Collaborates with physician and health care team to develop a comprehensive treatment plan of care, assesses the needs of the individual/family, provides patient/family education, monitors all clinical activities and evaluates the effectiveness of interventions. Makes recommendations for alternative levels of care. Identifies cost-effective protocols and care paths and develops guidelines for care that may involve comorbidities requiring coordination within a system of multi-specialty care.

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, develops, assesses and evaluates care provided to patients in areas such as acute care, primary care, home health and continuing care. Evaluates individualized patient care/treatment plans, recommends alternative levels of care after evaluating and comparing various options and ensures compliance with federal, state and local requirements in conjunction with primary care and specialist physicians. Makes assessments of physiological and or functional tatus utilizing protocols. Initiates appropriate diagnostic testing and interprets
finished results. Implements strategies to achieve and ensure patient follow-up according to clinical strategic measures/outcomes. Produces population based reports on outcomes specific to defined patient populations. Participates with health care team/providers in actualizing outcomes by planning, evaluating and implementing decisions and strategies to achieve predetermined cost, clinical, quality, utilization and service outcomes.

Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management. Determines content of education plan and when and how it is delivered. Delivers patient/family education specific to a disease state. Coordinates ongoing education of patients and their families. Assists patient and family to integrate implications of illness recovery and health promotion into their lifestyle. Assists in identifying patients' educational needs and provides health-related information to enhance patients' understanding of medical condition and related treatments. Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Assists in teaching procedures.

Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family. Administers medication and parenteral fluids, obtains specimens, performs physical examinations and performs injections. Performs appropriate procedures independently and assists physician with more complex procedures.

Participates in teaching/coaching staff in the management of patient condition. Assesses staff educational needs and develops educational programs. Promotes opportunities and activities. Participates in policy formation, long-range planning and policy-making for department. Assists in establishing operational policies, objectives and major plans for the department. Develops and implements administrative policies and procedures. Ensures adherence to policies and procedures and provides interpretation as needed. Interprets regulations, health plan benefits, policies and procedures for patients, physicians, medical office staff, contract providers and outside agencies.

Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefit treatment to patients, families and outside agencies.

Directs and coordinates activities of patient care programs. Reviews patient care programs to determine effectiveness in meeting established goals for care, treatment and/or procedures, adherence to department policies and procedures, and conformance with established patient care standards. Assists with activities of quality assurance programs for patient care provided by unit. Initiates appropriate action to correct or enhance patient care programs. Directs compliance with regulatory and accreditation agency standards and federal and state regulations regarding patient care. Prepares for inspections by agencies. Serves as a consultant on clinical issues. Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, discharge planning and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization or referral to support services.

Identifies and recommends opportunities for cost savings and improving quality of care across the continuum. Monitors/facilitates desired patient/family/physical outcomes while maintaining sensitivity to cost, timeliness and system efficacy. Develops, collects and evaluates data including performing trend analysis on the utilization of health care resources.

Secures resources to ensure that multiple health care needs are met. Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers as needed for outside services for patients/families.

Coordinates client appointments, outpatient testing and surgery scheduling. Monitors scheduling of patients for special tests. Arranges and monitors follow-up appointments. Provides comprehensive medical record documentation that reflects all aspects of care provided during each encounter. Documents on appropriate hospital-wide information systems and/or databases. Encourages patient to follow prescribed course of care. Makes referrals to appropriate community services.

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For information on a career as a registered nurse and nursing education, contact:

• National League for Nursing, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Internet: http://www.nln.org

For information on baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, nursing career options, and financial aid, contact:

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 1 Dupont Circle NW., Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. Internet: http://www.aacn.nche.edu

For additional information on registered nurses, including credentialing, contact:

• American Nurses Association, 8515 Georgia Ave., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Internet: http://nursingworld.org

For information on the NCLEX-RN exam and a list of individual State boards of nursing, contact:

• National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60611. Internet: http://www.ncsbn.org

For information on the nursing population, including workforce shortage facts, contact:

• Bureau of Health Professions, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8-05, Rockville, MD 20857. Internet: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov

For information on obtaining U.S. certification and work visas for foreign-educated nurses, contact:

• Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, 3600 Market St., Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Internet: http://www.cgfns.org

For a list of accredited clinical nurse specialist programs, contact:

• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2090 Linglestown Rd., Suite 107, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Internet: http://www.nacns.org

For information on nurse anesthetists, including a list of accredited programs, contact:

• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 222 Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068.

For information on nurse-midwives, including a list of accredited programs, contact:

• American College of Nurse-Midwives, 8403 Colesville Rd., Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Internet: http://www.midwife.org

For information on nurse practitioners, including a list of accredited programs, contact:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, P.O. Box 12846, Austin, TX 78711. Internet: http://www.aanp.org

For information on nurse practitioners education, contact:

• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, 1522 K St. NW., Suite 702, Washington, DC 20005. Internet: http://www.nonpf.org

For information on critical care nurses, contact:

• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656. Internet: http://www.aacn.org

For additional information on registered nurses in all fields and specialties, contact:

• American Society of Registered Nurses, 1001 Bridgeway, Suite 411, Sausalito, CA 94965. Internet: http://www.asrn.org