Pediatric Ambulatory Per Diem Nurse Coordinator

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking an experienced Nurse Coordinator to join our pediatric specialty teams. As a Registered Nurse, you will coordinate patient care across the continuum, guided by nursing leadership and Attending Physicians.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in quality improvement and data collection, and uphold the YNHHS values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability and compassion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Two to three years of RN experience preferred in pediatrics or nurse coordinator roles.
• Connecticut RN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead member coordinating all aspects of patient care for the specific pediatric specialty.
• Provide patient and family education on condition, treatment regimens, signs and potential adverse outcomes.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care across the continuum.
• Participate in data collection related to clinical and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Word processing

Data entry systems

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse, reporting to Nursing leadership within the Pediatric Specialty Centers and under the direction and supervision of the Attending Physician for the specific specialty or program. The primary role of the nurse coordinator is to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across the continuum. This includes clinical practice, care coordination, education, quality improvement, with significant latitude for exercising professional judgement. The Nurse Coordinator is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing developmentally appropriate care to patients and families within the specialty service.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Professional Practice:
  • 1.1The Pediatric Nurse Coordinator is the lead member of the health care team coordinating all aspects of patient care for the specific specialty.
• 2.Education
  • 2.1Provides patient and family education on appropriate medical condition, including signs, symptoms , treatment regimens, side effects, outcomes expected, and potential adverse reactions or outcomes. Including manangement of condition, promoting optimal level of health.
• 3.Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
  • 3.1Functions as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team coordinating all aspects of patient care across the continuum
• 4.Quality Improvement
  • 4.1Participates in data collection related to clinical and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Registered Nurse , Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, Connecticut RN license.

EXPERIENCE

At least 2-3 years RN experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting required. Relevant experience in the specialty area, pediatrics or in the Nurse Coordinator role preferred.

LICENSURE

Licensed as a Registered Nurse from the State of Connecticut.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to assert oneself, advocate for patients, and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Computer experience and knowledge of word processing and data entry systems. Must be able to communicate efffectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients and families. Must value and execute "patient -centered model of care."

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be flexible to meet the demands of the specialty, outpatient clinic session, specialty and patient/family needs

YNHHS Requisition ID

188657