Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator - Hematology (PFK)

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator in Hematology to ensure quality patient care through care coordination, case management, utilization review of admissions, and smooth transitions of care.

You will collaborate with physicians, families and the health care team, develop individualized plans of care, educate families, and coordinate post-discharge arrangements. A BSN and Ohio RN license are required; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Communication with health care professionals with diplomacy and tact.
• Effective collaboration and delegation of tasks within a team.
• Working knowledge of CMS and related standards.
• Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Screens and identifies patients and assesses family strengths and needs.
• Develops a family-centered plan of care.
• Facilitates communication among the health care team; ensures follow-up across the care continuum.
• Educates patients and families to build self-management skills and resources.
• Manages transitions between settings and coordinates post-discharge care.
• Keeps current with care coordination concepts, case management and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

MS Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR (Epic)

Job description

## Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator - Hematology (PFK)Apply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: R-28354**Overview:****\\*\\*5,000 Net Sign-on Bonus\\*\\*** **40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm****Salaried Nursing position. Full-time benefits.** Family Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIGQYYVzDDQPartners For Kids Website: partnersforkids.org**Job Description Summary:**Ensures the provision of quality patient care in the appropriate setting through care coordination, case management, utilization management of inpatient admissions, and transitions of care to different levels of care. Collaborates with the attending practitioner, the family and other members of the health care team, coordinates individualized plans of care, and communicates the plan to appropriate stakeholders. Ensures high quality care is provided as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Facilitates continuity of care by coordinating transition to post-discharge care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Screens and identifies patients.* Assesses patient/family strengths and needs. Develops a family-centered plan of care.* Facilitates communication and collaboration amongst the health care team. Provides monitoring and follow-up across the continuum of care.* Develops patients’ self-management skills through education and resource provision.* Manages transitions between settings, caregivers, and providers.* Maintains knowledge of current concepts, researches needs and research strategies related to care coordination including case management, utilization review, and discharge planning.* Assists in educating others regarding the role of care coordination/case management.* Participates in ongoing education related to information technology requirements for the department.**Education Requirement:**BSN, required.**Licensure Requirement:*** Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio is required.* Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.**Certifications:**Pediatric certification, Advanced-Continuity of Care Certification (A-CCC), or other Case Management certification desirable.**Skills:*** Ability to communicate with health care professionals, by demonstrating diplomacy, tact and a professional demeanor.* Working knowledge of CMS and other review agency standards.* Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and delegate tasks.* Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.* Computer literate. Working knowledge of MS Office.* Professionally appropriate analytical and organizational skills required.**Experience:*** Two years of nursing experience, required.* At least one year in pediatric nursing is highly preferred.* Nursing experience may include inpatient nursing, case management, utilization review, discharge planning, community health nursing.* Utilization review, and/or discharge planning experience desirable.**Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulderFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) \\*additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting\"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\"