Gastroenterology RN Care Coordinator

Position Summary

The Care Coordinator provides individualized assistance, support, and comprehensive care coordination for patients with complex hepatology conditions. This role serves as a primary point of contact for patients and their families/caregivers, helping to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate care coordination across the health system, and enhance patient and provider satisfaction.

The Nurse Navigator collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary care team to support high-risk patients and improve health outcomes and quality of life.

Responsibilities

Provide nurse case management for patients with complex hepatology conditions, including cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, liver tumors, and other advanced liver diseases. Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, facilitating communication with providers and care teams. Develop, implement, and manage individualized care plans based on patient and provider goals.

Coordinate appointments and care across multiple departments, including Transplant, Interventional Radiology, Oncology, Nutrition, Infusion, and other services. Manage a panel of high-risk hepatology patients, ensuring continuity of care and timely follow-up. Assist in clinic by providing patient education, support, and care coordination.

Perform telephone triage and manage in-basket communications within the electronic medical record. Facilitate patient flow through the healthcare system and address barriers to care access. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal care delivery and patient outcomes. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

Support patient engagement and satisfaction initiatives. Qualifications, Education and Experience Requirements:################### Bachelor#s degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Current registered nurse (RN) licensure required. Minimum of 2#3 years of gastrointestinal (GI) nursing experience preferred. Experience caring for patients with complex or chronic medical conditions.

Strong organizational, communication, and care coordination skills. Proficiency with electronic medical records. Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Compensation

$76,398.00 # $99,320.00 annually Compensation will be determined based on experience.