Care Coordinator

Care Coordinator Nurse

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for new-to-NCH new hires

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Job Description Summary:

Ensures the provision of quality patient care in the appropriate setting through care coordination, case management, utilization management of inpatient admissions, and transitions of care to different levels of care. Collaborates with the attending practitioner, the family and other members of the health care team, coordinates individualized plans of care, and communicates the plan to appropriate stakeholders. Ensures high quality care is provided as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Facilitates continuity of care by coordinating transition to post-discharge care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• The Care Coordinator Nurse performs case management core functions which include:

  • Screening and identification of patients
  • Assessment of patient/family strengths and needs
  • Development of a family-centered plan of care
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration amongst the health care team
  • Develop patients' self-management skills through education and resource provision
  • Manage transitions between settings, caregivers, and providers
  • Provide monitoring and follow-up across the continuum of care
  • Maintains knowledge of current concepts, research needs and research strategies related to care coordination including case management, utilization review and discharge planning.
  • Assists in educating others regarding the role of care coordination/ case management
  • Participates in ongoing education related to information technology requirements for the department

Education Requirement:

BSN, required.

Licensure Requirement:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio is required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications:

Pediatric certification, Advanced-Continuity of Care Certification (A-CCC), or other Case Management certification desirable.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate with health care professionals, by demonstrating diplomacy, tact and a professional demeanor.
• Working knowledge of CMS and other review agency standards.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and delegate tasks.
• Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.
• Computer literate. Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Professionally appropriate analytical and organizational skills required.

Experience:

• Two years of nursing experience, required.
• At least one year in pediatric nursing is highly preferred.
• Nursing experience may include inpatient nursing, case management, utilization review, discharge planning, community health nursing.
• Utilization review, and/or discharge planning experience desirable.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Seeing Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)