Interventional and Specialty Care Coordinator (Urology and Otolaryngology)

Duties and responsibilities of the Interventional and Specialty Care Coordinator include, but are not limited to: Care Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. This nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills. Bridges the gap between clinical surgical teams and outpatients ensuring seamless care transitions across the pre-operative, perioperative, and post-operative stages. Verify that all pathology, imaging, consents, screenings, and clearances are uploaded to the Electronic Health Record (EHR) prior to surgery. Instruct patients and families on pre-surgical guidelines. Standardizing workflows to optimize surgical outcomes and reduce hospital re-admissions. Provides patient management, care coordination, and discharge/disposition planning for inpatient and outpatient settings. The Care Coordinator assists Veterans, family members, and caregivers with