Registered Nurse Coordinator - Cleft & Craniofacial

Registered Nurse Coordinator - Cleft & Craniofacial

The Cleft & Craniofacial Nurse Coordinator collaborates with other members of our multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, coordinated care for patients and families. This role involves guiding families through treatment plans, preparing for clinic visits, and supporting the clinical team to deliver comprehensive care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate logistics for each cleft and craniofacial team visit, ensuring providers and patients are prepared.
• Prepare and review patient records, including requesting reports, test results, and pertinent information from community providers.
• Manage clinic flow, assist families with questions, and serve as a resource for team members during visits.
• Lead team conferences, documenting recommendations and understanding each patient's treatment plan.
• Follow up post-visit to review care plans, clarify instructions with families, provide counseling, and coordinate referrals.
• Manage incoming clinical phone triage and develop educational materials for patients and families.
• Organize educational opportunities for team members, patients, families, and the community.
• Support new team member orientation, data collection, and research initiatives.
• Act as a role model and resource within the team, aligning with the organization's mission and vision.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively support and educate patients and families.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach, understanding the needs and concerns of patients and their families.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster trust and provide emotional support throughout the care process.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Degree from a nursing program accredited through the ACEN or CCNE.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Two years experience in an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures for performing the functions appropriate to the specific clinical area and familiarity with designated pieces of equipment and supplies.
• Requires ability to coordinate a number of functions for a group of patients in an effective timely manner.
• Requires ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
• Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.

Join us and be a vital part of a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of children and families. We offer a supportive environment where your skills and compassion make a difference every day. If you are a motivated, empathetic nurse ready to provide exceptional care, we encourage you to apply!

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine one of the nation's largest medical schools gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

Job Info

• Job Identification 420072
• Job Category Nursing
• Locations 575 Riley Hospital Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, US

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