Outpatient Pediatric Allergy Nurse Coordinator

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Responsibilities Professional Practice: Lead member of the healthcare team coordinating all aspects of patient care for the specific specialty. Education: Provides patient and family education on appropriate medical condition, including signs, symptoms, treatment regimens, side effects, outcomes expected, and potential adverse reactions or outcomes. Includes management of condition, promoting optimal level of health. Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Functions as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team coordinating all aspects of patient care across the continuum. Quality Improvement: Participates in data collection related to clinical and operational efficiencies. Qualifications Education BSN Required. Experience At least 2-3 years RN experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting required. Relevant experience in the specialty area, pediatrics or in the Nurse Coordinator role preferred. Licensure Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Special Skills Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to assert oneself, advocate for patients, and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Computer experience and knowledge of word processing and data entry systems. Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients and families. Must value and execute "patient- centered model of care." Physical Demand Must be flexible to meet the demands of the specialty, outpatient clinic session, specialty and patient/family needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr