Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator - Cerebral Palsy (PFK

Overview

5,000 Net Sign-on Bonus
. New employees work 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. This is a salaried nursing position offering full‑time benefits.

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 attending practitioners, families, and other health‑care team members to coordinate individualized plans of care and communicate them to appropriate stakeholders. Performs all duties with professionalism and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

• Screens and identifies patients.
• Assesses patient/family strengths and needs.
• Develops a family‑centered plan of care.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration among 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 researches strategies related to care coordination, 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.

BSN, required.

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio is required. Requires a valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Pediatric certification, Advanced‑Continuity of Care Certification (A‑CCC), or other case‑management certification desirable.

• Ability to communicate with health‑care professionals, 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 literacy and working knowledge of MS Office.
• Professionally appropriate analytical and organizational skills.

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.

• Occasionally:
  Biohazard waste, blood and/or bodily fluids, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, fumes/gases/vapors, lifting/carrying 11‑20 lbs, pushing/pulling 0‑25 lbs, reaching above shoulder.
• Frequently:
  Bend/twist, climb stairs/ladder, color vision, depth perception, driving motor vehicles (work required), lifting/carrying 0‑10 lbs, peripheral vision, seeing – far/near, squat/kneel, standing, walking.
• Continuously:
  Audible speech, decision making, hearing acuity, interpreting data, problem solving, repetitive hand/arm use, sitting.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vet