RN Coordinator- Children's Ambulatory Center (North Charleston)

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Care Coordinator in Pediatric Ambulatory Services at Medical University of South Carolina partners with the Ambulatory Manager of Operations to coordinate patient care across clinics. You will apply the nursing process, support multidisciplinary teams, and lead educational initiatives to improve safety, satisfaction, and outcomes.

You will oversee care coordination in general and multispecialty clinics, ensuring timely access, effective communication, and quality improvement for pediatric

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required and three years related nursing experience.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all clinical care across ambulatory clinics to maximize safety and quality outcomes.
• Coordinate care for pediatric patients within pediatric ambulatory services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and lead educational programs and outcomes in Children’s Services Ambulatory Care.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nursing process

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary The RN Care Coordinator reports to the Ambulatory Manager of Operations. Under general supervision, the RN Care Coordinator provides coordination of care for pediatric patients under the care of Pediatric services within the various ambulatory settings. This role facilitates care through participation in general and multispecialty clinics, individualized goal-directed care utilizing principles and practices of the nursing process, interacts with interdisciplinary team members to achieve desired results, and assumes responsibility for educational programs and outcomes within Children's Services Ambulatory Care. Coordinate all clinical care within all clinics to maximize safety, patient and co-worker satisfaction and quality outcomes.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000241 CHS - Administration - Ambulatory Childrens Services (Offsite) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-30 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Educational and Certification Requirements: Bachelor's degree in nursing required and three years related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA).

Educational and Certification Requirements: Bachelor's degree in nursing required and three years related nursing experience. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positons)
• * (Selected Positons) * Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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