Staff Nurse Autism Services

Part Time Days
24 hours/week

Summary:
The Autism Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care for children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This role supports a multidisciplinary team in delivering family-centered, accessible, high-quality preventive and primary health services in ambulatory interdisciplinary clinic. The RN acts as a care coordinator, patient advocate, and clinical resource for families navigating the complexities of ASD in the healthcare environment. Responsibilities:
1.Perform nursing assessments, monitor health status, and support individualized treatment plans for patients with ASD and co-occurring medical or behavioral conditions.  2.Support primary care visits by preparing patients, assisting providers, and ensuring sensory and communication accommodations are in place.  3.Coordinate care across specialties (e.g., neurology, developmental pediatrics, behavioral health) and community services.  4.Administer immunizations, medications, and routine treatments, with an emphasis on trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practices.  5.Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.  6.Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, medications, safety plans, and health management strategies tailored to neurodivergent needs.  7.Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and follow protocols for safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.  8.Other duties as required  Other information:
Technical Expertise  1 Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families.  2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.  3. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required. 4. Strong organizational skills are required.  5. Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.  6. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.  7. Experience in healthcare is preferred. 8. Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.  9. Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.  10. Knowledge of autism-related interventions, including sensory integration, behavioral supports, and communication tools preferred.  Education and Experience 1. Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.  2. Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) with Multistate License in the state of Ohio or must obtain MSL within 90 days of hire  3. Certification: Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required  4. Years of relevant experience:Minimum one (1) year of pediatric, behavioral health, or developmental disability experience required. Experience working with individuals Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.  5. Years of supervisory experience: none  Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite

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