What are the responsibilities and job description for the Population Health Coordinator / RN or LPN Medical Admin position at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Administration Population Health Coordinator Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities
- The Care Coordinator works in collaboration with providers, clinic nurses, practice managers, and other healthcare professionals to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise the delivery of care coordination services to those patients and patient populations determined to be at high risk or in need of specific care/quality-related services.
- The care coordinator is responsible for collaborating directly with providers, community agencies, and acute-care staff/providers to create consistent and coordinated delivery of high-quality healthcare services to targeted populations.
- Actions will be directed toward the goals of prevention, assessment, risk reduction, and health status improvement.
- Demonstrates the ability to connect to and form a relationship with patients and families from a variety of backgrounds, socio-economic conditions, and cultures to assist in and promote optimal health attainment.
- The Care Coordinator works within the context of a patient-centered, team approach and in continuous partnership with patients, families, and providers.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Current Kansas LPN or RN license
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Experience in comparable healthcare setting