Nurse Coordinator

ChildNet, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ChildNet, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking a Nurse Coordinator to oversee care for medically complex children in partnership with the medical coordination unit, case managers, foster parents, and care providers.

The role requires two years of nursing experience and an Associate Degree in Nursing; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position within a not-for-profit CBC agency serving Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of nursing experience preferred.
• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen medically complex children upon intake to guide placement.
• Assist caregivers in identifying medical specialists, scheduling appointments, and following physician recommendations.
• Provide medical care training and support to foster parents, including obtaining medical equipment and supplies.
• Act as a liaison between medical professionals and caregivers.
• Audit case files quarterly to ensure access to necessary medical care and complete documentation.
• Submit referrals to CMS for appropriate services.
• Maintain accurate records of all children with a medical diagnosis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Full Time Regular role PALM BEACH, West Palm Beach, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1168

Salary: $52,365.00 Annually

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Job Summary

The Nurse Coordinator coordinates the needs of children with chronic/complex medical issues in ChildNet’s care in cooperation with the medical coordination unit, case managers, foster parents, and congregate care providers.

Essential Functions

• Guide intake and placement decisions by screening medically complex children upon entrance into ChildNet’s care. Provide guidance to Intake staff in obtaining medical history from parents and medical providers.


• Assist caregivers in identifying medical specialists, scheduling appointments, and following physician’s recommendations for care. Provide medical care training and support to foster parents, including obtaining medical equipment and supplies.


• Act as a liaison between medical professionals and caregivers.


• Audit case files quarterly to ensure children receive necessary medical care and documentation is completed. Submit referrals to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).


• Maintain accurate records of all children with a medical diagnosis.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

Years of Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in Nursing preferred.

Education/Licenses/Certifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing


• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

IMPORTANT NOTES

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).