Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Pediatric Complex Care

Specialized Care Coordinator

Provide specialized care to specific patient populations to optimize care and experience. Coordinates the plan of care and acts as a liaison between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Experience:

• Two years' experience as an RN OR five years' experience as an LPN required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing (BSN).

• Certification relevant to the specialized care they will be providing.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides hands on assistance according to the department, patient and provider needs, including but not limited to assisting with procedures, performing tests, preparing or administering patient medications, obtaining specimens.

• Act as first contact for patients, providing triaging and medical advice where applicable.

• Coordinates the plan of care and acts as a liaison between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals etc.

• Monitors and manages patient's appointments, testing and labs necessary for the patient population.

• Assists with obtaining prior-authorizations for the patient population.

• Prepares educational material for patient use. Educates and counsels patients concerning medical condition, medication or treatment.

• Provides specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.

• Provides advice, education and consultation services to nursing staff of any unit that care for the same patient population.

• Attends conferences or educational opportunities to ensure up to date knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs.

Working Environment:

• Position is frequently exposed to blood and bodily fluids; possible exposure to harmful toxins. There is regular exposure to communicable disease.

• Travel may be necessary in departments with multiple locations.

Skills and Abilities: