Nurse (Clinical Care Coordinator)
Coordinate patient care and clinical monitoring within a primary medical home care team.
Best for:Experienced registered nurses with a background in patient care coordination and case management.
Overview
The Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Care Coordinator to join the Division of Nursing at the Whiteriver Service Unit in Arizona. The successful candidate will work within a primary medical home care team to monitor patient health, manage disease-specific registries, and facilitate communication between patients and clinical providers. Responsibilities include triaging patients, preparing them for medical procedures, and coordinating continuity of care across facilities. This role requires a dedicated professional committed to providing high-quality, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing care.
What you'll do
- Monitor patients enrolled in disease-specific home monitoring programs and communicate clinical updates to the care team.
- Develop and maintain patient registries based on specific health conditions and prevention initiatives.
- Assist with the triage of telephone calls and walk-in patients to ensure appropriate care delivery.
- Prepare patients for medical tests, examinations, and treatments according to clinical protocols.
- Coordinate appointments and procedures for patients requiring continuity of care at external facilities.
- Provide counseling and education to patients and their families regarding preventive and rehabilitative health measures.
Requirements
Degree required: Diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license.
- Successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
- At least one year of specialized professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-9 level.
- Ability to develop tracking systems for patient care coordination and management.
- Experience in collaborating with physicians to establish clinical protocols and standards of care.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Must pass a federal background investigation.
- Must meet Public Law 101-630 requirements regarding contact with Indian children.
- Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates must submit a resume demonstrating relevant experience and education. Applicants are encouraged to include transcripts and must be prepared to complete background investigation forms within five days of request.
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Nursing License
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