Care Coordinator- NICU - Full Time

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,733 - 67,984; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Care Coordinator for their NICU department. This entry-level full-time role involves coordinating care for patients, interacting with medical professionals, and ensuring effective problem solving. Candidates must have a valid NJ RN License and preferred BSN education. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a care team. A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is preferred, making this a vital role in patient care coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 2 years of acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing skills and hospital practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care on the unit for assigned patients.
• Interact with physicians and case management.
• Perform assessments leading to care plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to coordinate team efforts

Education

BSN preferred

Valid NJ RN License

Job description

Care Coordinator- NICU - Full Time – Virtua Health

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Salary: $42.00–$42.00

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority level

Entry level

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Summary

Clinically accountable for coordinating needs of an assigned group of patients, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinates care on the unit/department working toward specific outcomes for each assigned patient.
• Prioritizes and coordinates needs of the overall unit/department as well as those of individual patients.
• Interacts with physicians and case management to coordinate care and effectively problem solves to establish appropriate plan of care promoting appropriate outcomes.
• Assigns, directs and evaluates all delegated care given by other members of the nursing team in accordance with the plan of care.
• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have valid NJ RN License.
• A minimum of 2 years current and appropriate acute care nursing experience preferred. Certification in appropriate specialty preferred. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Required Education

BSN preferred.