Pediatric RN Case Manager: GI/IBD Care Coordination

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an experienced RN to coordinate care for GI clinic patients, focusing on IBD care. You will oversee assessments, discharge planning, and home health coordination for patients transitioning from hospital to home.

The role requires a BSN or ADN with BSN progression, and at least 3 years of pediatric nursing experience. This on-site position emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patient-family communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Georgia or multi-state license via the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
• BSN required or current RN with ADN must obtain BSN within 2.5 years of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial screen of all patients on admission (not to exceed within 24 hours of admission) utilizing specific trigger criteria to identify needs related to care coordination and/or discharge planning.
• Develops, initiates, and implements a robust transition care plan in collaboration with clinical team for all applicable patients.
• Cultivates and maintains effective interaction/communication with members of medical staff, nursing staff, social workers, and others to drive care coordination process and facilitate continuity of patient care.
• Communicates with all members of multidisciplinary team to facilitate care coordination process for assigned workload.
• Communicates with home health agencies, third-party payors, and other community resources as needed to coordinate discharge needs.
• Facilitates and provides ongoing communication with patient/family and interdisciplinary staff to identify and resolve potential barriers.
• Facilitates care conferences, interdisciplinary rounds, and other meetings.
• Participates in focused system initiatives and facilitates clinical practice guidelines at the patient level.
• Performs outpatient and clinic care coordination and monitors care as patients transition between outpatient and inpatient services where appropriate.
• Refers cases identified as risk management, peer review, or quality issues to appropriate personnel.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Leadership

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Reimbursement

Windows skills

Education

BSN

ADN path to BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an experienced RN to coordinate care for GI clinic patients, focusing on IBD care. You will oversee assessments, discharge planning, and home health coordination for patients transitioning from hospital to home.

The role requires a BSN or ADN with BSN progression, and at least 3 years of pediatric nursing experience. This on-site position emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and patient-family communication.