Nurse Program Coordinator: Headache clinic and Neurology infusion center

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Nurse Program Coordinator to oversee assessment, coordination of care, discharge planning, and documentation for pediatric patients and their families. You will lead the nursing team, coordinate care for the target population, and ensure high-quality discharge planning and education.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and RN licensure with 3-5 years of relevant experience, including pediatric care; leadership skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• RN Licensure is required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience in pediatrics is required.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family needs and communicate changes to the care team.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning for target population.
• Document evaluation and care delivery in patient plan of care.
• Identify education needs of staff and deliver patient/family education.
• Provide nursing leadership to improve patient care as a change agent.
• Serve as a resource to nurses and healthcare providers in the practice area.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teaching skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

RN Licensure

Tools

MS Office

Epic software

Job description

Full Time Days, variable shifts

40 hours/week

prefer experience with IV's and medports

at least one (1) year of leadership experience preferred

Summary:

The Nurse Program Coordinator is responsible for assessment, coordination of care, discharge planning, nursing care delivery, evaluation, and documentation of care for pediatric patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient/families physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and learning needs; communicates pertinent information to the team and other health care providers; assess and recognize changes in patient condition and family dynamics.
• Provides care coordination and care planning for target population
• Provides nursing care to target population of patients and documents evaluation and care delivery in patient plan of care.
• Determines the education needs of nursing personnel, multi-disciplinary team members and others; implements patient and family education in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provides leadership to the nursing team and acts as a change agent to improve patient care.
• Serves as a resource to other nurses and healthcare providers with expertise in assigned practice area.
• Other duties as required.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Experience in pediatrics is required
• Experience in communication, teaching skills, and problem-solving skills is required
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred
• Experience in healthcare is required
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is preferred. Epic software is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree is required
• Certification: RN Licensure is required
• Years of relevant experience: 3 - 5 years is required
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite