RN Clinical Program Coordinator - Heart Institute Research Admin

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Program Coordinator to support a vital clinical and research program in a specialized Heart Center. This role involves overseeing patient education, managing clinical supervision, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance childhood disease care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatrics or adolescent medicine, along with a passion for clinical research. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact on patient pathways and educational initiatives in a supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to contribute meaningfully to children's health.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient education or patient pathway programming.
• Strong preference for pediatrics or adolescent medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision of the program and manage digital platform components.
• Lead patient education and training of healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient Education

Pediatrics

Preventive Medicine

Clinical Research

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Related Field

Job description

Description

The Clinical Program Coordinator will support a clinical and research program as part of a subspecialty clinic in the Heart Center. The coordinator will be responsible for communication about the program within Children's National, affiliated institutions, healthcare professionals (primary care physicians, subspecialty pediatricians, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in childhood disease care or preventive health), patient organizations, policymakers, scientific conferences, healthcare insurance companies, schools, sports clubs, etc.

The primary responsibility of the coordinator is to provide clinical supervision of the program. This includes programming baseline assessment exams, compiling results, participating in prescription decision-making with clinic physicians, discussing enrollment with patients and families, explaining interventions, and referring patients to tailored programs. The coordinator will also manage all components of the program on the digital platform used by the clinic.

The coordinator leads the 'patient education' component, including selecting educational content and tools, delivering education, leading training of healthcare professionals in the program, and participating in accreditation processes.

Additionally, the coordinator will complete hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC, coordinate nursing care for patients and families via various communication methods, and consult with healthcare providers to resolve health concerns. All nursing practices will adhere to legal, professional, and institutional standards.

Skills and Experience

• Training and experience in patient education or patient pathway programming.
• Experience in pediatrics or adolescent medicine is strongly preferred.
• Experience in preventive medicine, childhood chronic disease, oncology, or cardiology is preferred.
• Interest or expertise in clinical research; suitable for future PhD candidates.

Earliest start date: July 1, 2025