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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Registered Nurse - Referral Coordinator to support referral and admission coordination at the Jefferson Barracks, MO location. This role focuses on managing referral workflows, ensuring timely and accurate clinical documentation, communicating with patients and providers, and supporting a high-quality, veteran/patient-centered care pathway.

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What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and triage referrals and admissions to ensure timely patient access and continuity of care
• Review clinical records for completeness and appropriateness for referral/placement
• Communicate with patients, families, providers, and external partners to clarify orders, obtain information, and schedule services
• Prioritize and escalate urgent referrals per clinical guidelines and organizational policy
• Maintain accurate and auditable referral documentation and tracking in electronic systems
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve barriers to care and improve referral processes
• Support data collection and quality improvement initiatives related to referral throughput and patient outcomes

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Key Qualifications (Required)

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration/license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Graduate of a professional nursing program accredited by an approved accrediting body (e.g., ACEN or CCNE), or equivalent as outlined in the qualification standards
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently for safe, effective patient care
• Clinical judgment and documentation skills appropriate to triage and referral coordination
• Ability to perform physical duties associated with patient care (walking, standing, sitting, moderate lifting, bending/kneeling)

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Preferred / Role-Level Criteria

• Experience in referral coordination, care coordination, utilization management, or case management in a healthcare setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher preferred for advanced-level assignments
• Prior experience working with veteran populations, governmental healthcare systems, or large integrated health systems is a plus
• Evidence of teamwork, process-improvement participation, and ability to manage competing priorities

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Grade & Career Progression (Summary)

The role may be filled at different nurse levels depending on education and experience:

• Nurse I (Level I–III): Entry to intermediate clinical practice (ADN/BSN + required experience varies by level)
• Nurse II / Nurse III: Advanced practice, leadership, or specialty responsibilities (BSN/MSN/Doctorate + relevant experience) See official qualification standards for full grade-level criteria.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Salary range: $75,487 - $153,842 per year (range provided by the hiring client)
• Employment type: Contract, Full time
• Pay and benefits will be provided per Confidential Client / contract terms and applicable law

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Location & Work Schedule

• Work location: Jefferson Barracks, MO
• On-site responsibilities required to support direct patient care and referral coordination activities
• Typical duties involve regular daytime clinical coordination; schedule details to be provided during interview

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third‑party recruiting platform helping match qualified candidates to Confidential Client openings
• If selected, you will be employed directly by the client; Careertakes facilitates the process and may share additional matching opportunities
• We follow best practices used by 3rd‑party recruiters: clear role expectations, upfront pay range, and transparent hiring steps

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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