Care Coordinator (RN) - Diabetic Care Services

Kids Are Our Everything

Department 10200 Diabetic Care Services Pay Range $77,584.00 - $129,292.80 Schedule: Mon - Fri (Days), 40 hours per week

Who We Are:

Children's National is home to one of the largest pediatric diabetes programs in the Mid-Atlantic region, providing care for children and young adults from Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. With our extensive expertise in the long-term care of children and adolescents with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, we equip families with the best resources and education to successfully manage this chronic condition.

About the Role:

The Care Coordinator will systematically review data and collaborate with all involved teams and support services to ensure that patient and family needs are met during inpatient hospitalization or in outpatient/ambulatory setting. Identifies and prioritizes clinical and psychosocial goals throughout inpatient stay or in the outpatient/ambulatory setting; problem-solves as needed to ensure follow-through with multidisciplinary team. Ensures optimal inpatient or outpatient coordination, excellent collaboration between teams, with a focus on family experience and outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

At least 3 years of inpatient/outpatient nursing experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Ability to de-escalate difficult situations and perform service recovery as needed.
• Knowledge of clinical processes and hospital procedures for admission, inpatient stay, transfer, discharge and/or outpatient/ambulatory setting.

Required Licenses And Certifications

Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia (Required) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Professional Practice/Research

• Identifies patients/families for Care Coordination services in a systematic manner.
• Completes ongoing staff education regarding coordination of care, culturally sensitive care, compassion fatigue, and other relevant topics.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and research into care delivery.

Structural Empowerment

• Follows through on any service needs or requests until complete and satisfactory resolution; updates the team as needed.
• Supports unit-based and/or outpatient family activities and education to improve healthcare outcomes including but not limited to PICU support groups.
• Assists in prioritizing need for inpatient and/or outpatient support services e.g. Concierge, Nurse Navigator, Language Services, Lab, Radiology and Regional outpatient locations.

Exemplary Professional Practice

• Completes documentation of all relevant conversations, meetings, and referrals.
• Rounds daily and escalates any family concerns or needs to the appropriate person or service.
• Orients families to the PICU environment.
• Collaborates with Pharmacies (Specialty and Local) for medication adherence (if applicable).

New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements

• Participates in safe sleep rounds for identified infants in the unit and initiates other safety-based training as needed e.g. Family and Friends CPR.
• Sends regular updates to the leadership team regarding family support and patient status.
• Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in Telehealth services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data (if applicable).

Leadership

• Updates team members as frequently as needed to ensure "one voice" consistent communication to families.
• Acts as a liaison among clinical services e.g. Inpatient teams, multidisciplinary teams, surgical teams; and between clinical services and support services e.g. social work, case management.

Benefits That Support You

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.