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Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Primary Care Office

$28.32 - $43.45 / hour

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 - The Clinical Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of the primary care practice and the delivery of high-quality patient care. This position is responsible for coordinating clinical workflows, triaging patient calls, supporting providers, and overseeing clinical staff to ensure proper coverage and adherence to protocols. The Clinical Coordinator serves as a resource and mentor for medical assistants and nursing staff, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and manages administrative and clinical responsibilities, including patient education, prior authorizations, and vaccine/medication management. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Education/Training: Graduate of an RN accredited school of nursing Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred Departmental specialized training to provide care to patients within role and successful completion of hospital orientation program Licenses/Certification: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License Responsible for keeping license and BLS current Required Qualifications and Skills: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development Able to assess and interpret data reflective of the client’s status Provides care outlined in standards, policies and procedures Previous experience in a medical/surgical environment required Command of verbal and written English Positive interpersonal communication skills and good organizational skills Preferred Qualification and Skills: Minimum of 2 years of experience ideally in an outpatient or clinical setting preferred. Experience in patient assessment, care coordination, and supervising clinical staff Strong clinical judgment, patient-care expertise, and ability to support clinical staff. Communication and interpersonal skills to act as liaison between clinical staff, providers, and patients. Essential Job Functions: Triage and document patient clinical calls in a timely and professional manner. Conduct assessments by reviewing patient symptoms and history to determine the appropriate course of action. Collaborate with providers to deliver medical advice and care recommendations based on clinical assessment. Prioritize and complete clinical administrative tasks, including medication prior authorizations and documentation updates. Communicate laboratory and imaging results to patients promptly and accurately. Provide patient education and support for chronic disease management, including conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Review and manage the nurse’s schedule daily to ensure adequate coverage and workflow efficiency. Work collaboratively with the clinical team to coordinate patient care and office operations. Identify and escalate potential emergencies or urgent medical situations appropriately. Partner with the Practice Manager and clinical team to develop, review, and update triage and clinical care protocols. Facilitate physician-to-physician referrals to assist patients in obtaining timely appointments. Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational performance. Oversee vaccine and medication management, including storage, inventory, ordering, and regulatory reporting. Serve as a resource and mentor for clinical staff, providing guidance and support on clinical workflows and best practices. Assist with onboarding, orientation, and ongoing training of new medical assistants and nursing staff. Monitor clinical staff performance and provide feedback to promote professional growth and accountability. Support a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement within the clinical team. Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA : Consistently treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics and cultures. ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS : Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity. Requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment or in emergency situations. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach without restriction. Ability to lift between 25 and 50 pounds using good body mechanics. Must be able to push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs. May be exposed to all patient care elements within the hospital setting. Must meet annual safety training requirements. Risks of exposure: BFEs, electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards, ionizing radiation. Works any assigned shift within a 24-hour day. Works within hospital policies and procedures to minimize/prevent risk of exposure. - Salary Range: $28.32-$43.45 - Salary Range Details The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment. - Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

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Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Evergreen Clinic - Per Diem

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Kirkland, WA

$54.78 - $101.42 / hour

Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. The Registered Nurse – Clinical Nurse Coordinator is a member of an interdisciplinary care team. This role provides patient centric care and is primarily responsible for nursing assessment and diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Please note this is a Per Diem position, working 10 hour shifts from 7:30am-6pm at the Evergreen Clinic in Kirkland, WA. Responsibilities Assesses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and evaluates patients’ adaptation to health changes Develops a plan of care based on patients’ disease, symptoms, and response to treatment Educates patients, families, and caregivers on disease processes, treatment, side effects and symptom management Coordinates with inter-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care Refers patients, families and caregivers as appropriate to other clinical resources/professionals such as social work, home health care, clinical nutrition, etc. Implements, evaluates and modifies plan of care Integrates research and evidence based knowledge into clinical practice In addition to above primary responsibilities of the Registered Nurses (RN), the Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) will have the following key responsibilities: Direct Patient Care Education patients and families: chemotherapy, central lines, injections, home care Telephone, email and in person symptom triage New patient orientation Caregiver support Assessment of needs for additional supportive care resources Prescription refills Result reviews Perform blood draws Room patients Indirect Patient Care Supportive care referrals Assist with FMLA paperwork, disability paperwork, Ferry passes Coordination of outside clinical care Ensuring continuity of care with outside providers Collaboration with research team for patients on trial Communication and Teamwork Attend regular team meetings with provider and nursing teams. Coordination of care with ancillary services. Delegation of tasks to appropriate team members Coordinating patient schedules with clinic team. Collaboration with infusion RN and other members of the care team to assure patient needs are met. Real-time management and escalation of issues in clinic. Professional Development and Clinic Engagement Document all nursing care activities accurately and in a timely fashion. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Active participation in continuing education, departmental projects, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications Required: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Must have current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or current NLC multistate license (MSL); and MSL primary state of residence must be updated to WA within 60 days of hire. This requirement may be waived under specific circumstances, subject to approval. Applicants that do not have previous oncology experience will be provided additional training and support Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross) and renewal required every two years Additional certification may be required dependent upon department. Critical thinking; the ability to practice the cognitive skills of analyzing, applying standards, discriminating, information seeking, logical reasoning, predicting, and transforming knowledge. Ability to develop clinical judgment. Time Management skills; the ability to organize and manage time and tasks independently. Ability to communicate effectively by looking and listening for cues, asking open-ended questions, exploring cues, using pauses, screening responses, and clarifying response. Ability to effectively listen by using reflecting, acknowledging, summarizing, empathizing, and paraphrasing skill. Ability to effectively provide information by checking what information the person knows already, giving small amounts of information at a time, using clear terms and avoiding jargon, avoiding detail unless it is requested, checking for understanding, and pausing and waiting for a response. Good communication skills. Skilled at multitasking and organization. Preferred: BSN prepared nurse. OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) or BMT RN. 2 years of oncology nursing experience. Previous telephone triage experience. Previous outpatient clinic experience. The hourly pay range for this position is from $54.78 to $101.42, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked). Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.