Complex Care Coordinator - Pediatric Dialysis

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville, Virginia, Evanston Township (VA, MN, IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic health system recognized for excellence in pediatric care. As a Registered Nurse Care Coordinator, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to pediatric patients requiring dialysis. This position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and education. You will be empowered to lead initiatives that promote health equity and improve patient outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families, all while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of registered nursing experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred.
• RN license in Virginia; AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to pediatric patients requiring dialysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate and supervise dialysis and CRRT treatments.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Dialysis Knowledge

Communication Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

This is your moment to join one of the nation's premier academic health systems and the #1 Children's Hospital in Virginia, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. The Registered Nurse Care Coordinator (RNCC) is responsible for the care of acute and chronic patients and should be experienced in different dialytic and CRRT modalities. As the pediatric dialysis/CRRT RNCC, you will provide high-quality care to pediatric patients requiring dialysis and work closely with our multidisciplinary team to educate, train, and supervise dialysis and CRRT treatments and ensure optimal outcomes.

This job profile integrates the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, the AAACN Scope & Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing, and the AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in Care Coordination and Transition Management, aligned with the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Care coordination and transition management involve professional assessment, patient risk identification and stratification, and understanding individual patient needs and preferences, including but not limited to the RNCC:

1. Demonstrating the use of the UVA Professional Practice Model through nursing professional practice, quality achievement, lifelong learning, empowered leaders, innovation, and expert caring.
2. Planning, coordinating, and prioritizing patient care activities considering patients' unique needs and desired outcomes in collaboration with the inter-professional team, including consult recommendations and escalation as needed.
3. Maintaining safety and continuity of care using documentation, hand-off tools/processes, etc.
4. Collaborating and advising patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare decisions, respecting their culture and values.
5. Providing health education and coaching tailored to issues identified within treatment and service plans through evidence-based care delivery and safety standards.
6. Providing facilitative leadership that promotes health equity across the continuum and among interdisciplinary teams to improve population health, patient experience, and reduce costs.
7. Applying research and evidence-based practices for patient care improvement across the lifespan and continuum.
8. Ensuring continuity and consistency of care across the continuum, including pre-visit coordination, post-clinic follow-up, handoff between services, and transition monitoring.
9. Educating patients & families with chronic illnesses about evidence-based standards to empower self-management strategies.
10. Identifying support needs and developing action plans for patient-centered care planning.
11. Contributing to problem-solving through communication and collaboration, and evaluating treatment outcomes, including tracking patient progress.
12. Supporting medication management.
13. Other duties as assigned.
14. UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model
15. Relationship Based Care - Self and Colleagues: Influences the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues, and patient/family on the patient's experience.
16. Relationship Based Care - Patients and Families: Influences the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues, and patient/family on the patient's experience.
17. Expert Caring: Encompasses assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating, and implementing care.
18. Empowered Leaders: Demonstrate knowledge and participate in shared governance.
19. Lifelong Learners: Engage in professional development, certification, and learning opportunities; support onboarding and precepting.
20. Quality Achievement: Adhere to documentation guidelines, engage in performance improvement, and commitment to standards.
21. Innovation: Apply technologies supporting patient care, evidence-based practice, and nursing research.

Position Compensation Range: $85,820.80 - $113,401.60 annually.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Experience: 1 year of registered nursing experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Specialty Board Certification strongly preferred.
• License/Certification: RN license in Virginia; AHA BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing for prolonged periods, frequent travel, bending/stooping, proficient communication, auditory and visual skills, attention to detail, ability to lift/push/pull 20-50 lbs, possible exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases.

The University of Virginia and UVA Health System are committed to diversity and are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or family medical or genetic information.