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Nursing Coordinator (Nurse)

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Posted 13 hours ago
Location

Tucson, AZ, US

Salary

$78,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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VisionQuest is seeking a Nursing Coordinator, also known as a Lead Medical Coordinator, to support the health services needs of youth in our care. This is a non-clinical, non-bedside role focused on coordination, oversight, documentation, and compliance-  not direct patient care.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse who is looking to step away from hospital or bedside nursing and into a structured, predictable role with standard weekday hours and no patient assignments.


*$3,000 Sign-on bonus


What This Role Is (and Is Not):

This role is:

    • Administrative and coordination-focused
    • Centered on scheduling, documentation, and oversight
    • Monday–Friday, daytime hours
    • Non-bedside and non-hospital-based

This role is NOT:

    • A patient load or clinical nursing position
    • 12-hour shifts
    • Charting-intensive nor physically demanding bedside care



Who This Role Is Ideal For:

  • A RN seeking work-life balance
  • A nurse burned out on hospital or bedside work
  • Someone who enjoys organization, coordination, and oversight
  • A healthcare professional who wants predictable hours without physical strain


Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and oversee medical, dental, and mental health services for youth in care
  • Schedule appointments and ensure timely access to care in accordance with federal agency and state requirements
  • Maintain and audit medical records, medication logs, and required documentation
  • Monitor compliance with HIPAA, federal agency, and licensing standards
  • Serve as a liaison between providers, program staff, and leadership
  • Provide guidance and oversight to Medical Coordinators
  • Support emergency response protocols when needed (non-clinical coordination)
  • Participate in audits, compliance reviews, and documentation reviews
  • Support training and policy adherence related to medical coordination


Qualifications:

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher
  • Experience in healthcare coordination, administration, public health, school nursing, or similar settings preferred
  • Supervisory or lead experience preferred but not required
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Comfortable working in a regulated environment


Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
  • CPR/First Aid and CPI certification (or ability to obtain)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred



Working/Physical Requirements:

  • May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds infrequently.
  • Performs tasks that may involve standing or walking 50% of the day; sitting 50%of the day.
  • May bend, stoop, reach and grasp as necessary.
  • Must be able to provide First Aid and CPR.
  • Must be able to perform physical holds as instructed in Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI).



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