Registered Nurse Care Coordinator - Fostering Connections Clinic (PFK)

Overview 5,000 Net Sign-on Bonus** New employees only 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Salaried Nursing Position. Full-time Benefits. Family Experience: Partners For Kids Website: partnersforkids.org 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: Screens and identifes patients. Assesses patient/family strengths and needs. Develops a family-centered plan of care. Facilitates communication and collaboration amongst the health care team. Provides monitoring and follow-up across the continuum of care. Develops patients’ self-management skills through education and resource provision. Manages transitions between settings, caregivers, and providers. Maintains knowledge of current concepts, researches 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 The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Children's Hospital