Discharge Planner - NICU (contingent)

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a registered nurse to join our inpatient team. The role coordinates care across disciplines, ensures timely discharge planning, and advocates for patients and families with a focus on quality and cost-effective care.

Requirements include a BSN within five years of hire, an Ohio RN license, and eligibility for state certifications. Pediatric nurse or case management credentials are desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• BSN required within five years of hire.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Pediatric Nurse or Case Management certifications desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individualized plan of care across the continuum with family and team.
• Communicate the care plan to stakeholders and facilitate safe, timely discharge.
• Apply clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in emergency preparedness as needed.
• Participate in staff training and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Team facilitation

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

BSN

Job description

Overview:Monday - Friday, Day ShiftContingent - not benefits eligibleMust work a minimum of 16 hours per monthFloats to all NCH NICUs (Main Campus, Riverside, Grant, Doctors, Dublin, Mount Carmel St Anns, OSU)BSN required at hireValid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.Job Description Summary:Ensures that high quality patient care is provided in a timely and cost effective manner, in the most appropriate setting. Responsible for coordinating the efforts of the inpatient multidisciplinary team; managing the utilization of hospital, patient/family and community resources and facilitating a smooth transition to the next level of care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with The Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.Job Description:Essential Functions:Actively collaborates with the attending practitioner, the family and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate an individualized plan of care across the continuum, communicates the plan to key stakeholders and facilitates a safe and timely discharge to the next level of care.Utilizes clinical expertise and best practices to ensure high quality care is provided efficiently and cost-effectively.Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensures regulatory compliance for assigned are. Participates in emergency response preparedness as needed.Participates in the training and development of new and existing staff members, including participation in peer evaluation.Engages in “workplace community” by adopting changes to workflow in accordance with new processes or standards, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding and participating in department Quality Improvement initiatives, and representing the department at relevant meetings and relaying important information back to staff.Provides after-hour services as assigned through on-call availability.Education Requirement:BSN (within five years of hire date if not already achieved).Licensure Requirement:Current Ohio RN License.Certifications:Pediatric Nurse or Case Management certifications desirable but not required.Skills:Skills needed in the following areas: communication, collaboration, leadership, multidisciplinary team facilitation, critical thinking and problem solving.Experience:Threeyears clinical nursing experience required, preferably (but not required) in assigned clinical area.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Working at Heights, Working OutdoorsFREQUENTLY: Depth perception, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solvingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:(not specified)\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"