Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Outpatient Hematology Clinic

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the Texas Children's Outpatient Hematology Clinic in the Medical Center. The role focuses on direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, supervision and coordination of care, and coordination of services for patients outside ambulatory care, tailored to age and development.

Candidates must have nursing credentials and be prepared for respiratory fit testing as part of safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing with RN license per Texas BON.
• RN license by Texas Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• 3 years’ or more experience in nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Daily care coordination of patients within the clinical subspecialty.
• Education on various aspects of care.
• Coordinate nursing care across departments and subspecialties with teamwork and communication.
• Coordinate initial education of patients by phone.
• Coordinate visits with diagnostic imaging and sub-specialists.
• Ensure staffing needs are met.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Associate’s degree in nursing

RN license (Texas Board of Nursing)

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

3+ years nursing experience

Job description

We are searching for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator with Texas Children's Outpatient Hematology Clinic in the Medical Center — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you'll provide direct and telephone nursing care, health teaching, patient advocacy, supervision and coordination of care given by others, and the coordination of services required for patients outside the ambulatory care setting in a manner that is age and developmentally appropriate.

“As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.”

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, associate’s degree, or technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement or an associate’s degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license required or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN with a verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement
• RN License by Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compac
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• 3 years’ or more experience in nursing required

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the daily care coordination of patients within area of clinical subspecialty
• Provides education concerning various aspects of the care
• Coordinates nursing care of patients across various departments and subspecialty services by demonstrating commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and customer service skills
• Coordinates initial education of patients by phone
• Coordinates visits with diagnostic imaging department and appropriate sub-specialists
• Ensures staffing needs are met