Responsibilities - 1. Professional Practice:
- 1.1 The Pediatric Nurse Coordinator is the lead member of the health care team coordinating all aspects of patient care for the specific specialty.
- 2. Education
- 2.1 Provides 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
- 3.1 Functions as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team coordinating all aspects of patient care across the continuum
- 4. Quality Improvement
- 4.1 Participates in data collection related to clinical and operational efficiencies.
QualificationsEDUCATION
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. Pediatric experience highly preferred, ambulatory experience preferred and pediatric cardiology background ideal.
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
197876
