New Field of Nursing: Population Care Coordinator Nurse

[pcmhnurse]

I have recently been hired to work as a Population Care Coordinator Nurse at a medical practice/Dr's office. Is there anyone who happens to be a PCC? This is definitely a new field of nursing in healthcare. Can you please describe or share what responsibilities or tasks you would do on a typical day?

I read many research articles and publications on the Internet about PCCs. The one thing I might add is that I got this job through a connection. I am a new grad who hasn't found a job within over a year of graduating and I got hired by the practice. I have no hospital experience outside of nursing school and I suppose a PCC should have that experienced clinical background and hospital experience, but I don't. I am so interested in this job and I want to really succeed and excel in this job, even though I am not quite sure about the job description, since it's so new and unlike anything I've heard about.

I know that PCCs are being hired to work in primary care offices as part of a project with the insurance company of Horizon BCBS, to transform the way patients are cared for, while transforming your typical "doctor's office" into a "Patient-Centered Medical Home."

Do you think it's a bad idea to go through with this job as a new grad? This is my first big break and I know that this will really beef up my resume in the future years to come. I really want to excel in this job, no matter how long it takes!

[roser13, ASN, RN]

I had to do some research myself as I had not heard of this nursing role. I have to admit that I am very confused, given the nature of the position, that you would be hired as a new RN.

I hope that you will not take that as an insult. I am more concerned about you, as a new nurse, being placed in a position where you could potentially sink rather than swim. You are right to seek as much advice as you can.

I totally understand your desire to take this opportunity on this tough employment market.

[roser13, ASN, RN]

I found this program at Duke University. It's unclear whether you can take it as an individual or whether a facility must be the user.

Population Care Coordinator Program | Duke School of Nursing

[MegMont]

Hello,

I am in the same position as have not found work as a new graduate RN. I have a connection at an insurance company and am under consideration for the same position. Would you mind posting how you are doing or sending me a PM. I would be very in interested in hearing whether or not this is viable. Many thanks!