Clinical Nurse Coordinator - CFID - Pediatrics

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU in Morgantown is looking for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to provide specialized care for pediatric patients. You will coordinate care with healthcare professionals while acting as a liaison among providers, departments, and patients.

The ideal candidate will have a current RN license and at least two years of experience as an RN, alongside a Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. The position involves various physical demands and potential exposure to bodily fluids.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state or multi-state Registered Nurse license.
• Two years’ experience as an RN or five years as an LPN required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance according to department needs.
• Act as first contact for patients with triaging and medical advice.
• Coordinate the plan of care and act as a liaison between providers.
• Monitor and manage patient appointments, testing, and labs.
• Assist with obtaining prior-authorizations for patients.

Skills

Hands-on nursing assistance

Patient triaging

Patient education

Coordination of care

Education

Current Registered Nurse license

Bachelor's Degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

## Clinical Nurse Coordinator - CFID - PediatricsApplylocations: Health Sciences Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-36568## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Provide specialized care to specific patient populations to optimize care and experience. Coordinates the plan of care and acts as a liaison between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals etc.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).2. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.**EXPERIENCE:**1. Two years’ experience as an RN OR five years’ experience as an LPN required. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:******EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:****1. Bachelor's Degree in nursing(BSN).2. Certification relevant to the specialized care they will be providing. **CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Provides hands on assistance according to the department, patient and provider needs, including but not limited to assisting with procedures, performing tests, preparing or administering patient medications, obtaining specimens.2. Act as first contact for patients, providing triaging and medical advice where applicable.3. Coordinates the plan of care and acts as a liaison between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals etc.4. Monitors and manages patient’s appointments, testing and labs necessary for the patient population.5. Assists with obtaining prior-authorizations for the patient population.6. Prepares educational material for patient use. Educates and counsels patients concerning medical condition, medication or treatment.7. Provides specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.8. Provides advice, education and consultation services to nursing staff of any unit that care for the same patient population9. Attends conferences or educational opportunities to ensure up to date knowledge. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. **Heavy/Hard work**: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching,positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing35+lbs. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Position is frequently exposed to blood and bodily fluids; possible exposure to harmful toxins. There is regular exposure to communicable disease.2. Travel may be necessary in departments with multiple locations. **SKILLS AND ABILITIES:****Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Exempt)**Company:**WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals**Cost Center:**8239 UHA CH Pediatrics Specialties**Address:**1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia