Nurse Care Coordinator, Gastroenterology

Overview

PSV has an exciting employment opportunity for an experienced Nurse Care Coordinator is to work & support PSV's Gastroenterology Clinic, coordinate care for Pediatric Gastroenterology patients, serving as the clinic liaison. This role is 80% Administrative and 20% Clinical. This role is working n our Fairfax, VA location. This role is working Full-Time Day Shift 40hrs/week.

PSV offers a comprehensive benefits package: including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, 401k plan, holidays, paid time off and a fun work environment. Come join our team! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

The Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition team are dedicated to the care of infants, children, and adolescents with stomach, digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders. Our specialists are dedicated to caring only for children, which means we are also specialists in addressing the unique needs of children and families living with these disorders.

Job Description

Administrative:
Coordinates care for the outpatient gastroenterology population in collaboration with the physician and healthcare team.
Facilitates all aspects of patient care from diagnosis and throughout the continuum of treatment, including disease specific education, symptom management, and referrals to support.
Interacts with patients during physician office visits and via phone, assessing patient needs. Triage's patient phone calls and requests appropriately to healthcare team.
Documents all interactions, care provided and findings in the medical record.
Utilizes order entry for diagnostic testing, prescription refills and other patient instructions requiring provider signature.
Follow up on insurance authorizations
Acts as a liaison with other departments and institutions to clarify questions related to the care of the patient such as orders and medical records.
Provides additional support to the providers including tracking results of laboratory, radiological and pathological studies, triaging results and follow up with patients as needed with results and instructions.
Serves as a clinical resource for staff, patients/ caregivers, and other team members.
Coordinates with clinic staff to ensure a positive patient flow, waiting room, and exam room experience.
Communicates patient concerns and needs to the healthcare provider.
Provides timely responses to patient inquiries and timely completion of assigned tasks.
Adheres to and employs appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.

Clinical:
Replacing G Tubes, NG Tubes
Education/Teaching
Passing medications

Minimum Qualifications Required
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Valid licensure in the state of Virginia as a Registered Nurse (RN) or ability to obtain license in Virginia
One (1) year of Pediatric experience
Five (5) years of RN work experience
Valid BLS/CPR certification

Desired Qualifications
BSN preferred