Clinical Nurse Coord - Pediatrics; Pulmonary

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided, or current multi‑state Registered Nurse license through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• State criminal background check and federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
• Obtain Basic Life Support BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.
• Two years’ experience as an RN or five years’ experience as an LPN.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
• Certification relevant to the specialized care provided.

• Provides hands‑on assistance according to department, patient, and provider needs, including but not limited to assisting with procedures, performing tests, preparing or administering patient medications, and obtaining specimens.
• Acts as first contact for patients, providing triage and medical advice where applicable.
• Coordinates the plan of care and acts as liaison between providers, departments, other healthcare professionals, and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, referrals, etc.
• Monitors and manages patient appointments, testing and labs necessary for the patient population.
• Assists with obtaining prior authorizations for the patient population.
• Prepares educational material for patient use; educates and counsels patients concerning medical conditions, medications, or treatment.
• Provides specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.
• Provides advice, education, and consultation services to nursing staff of any unit that cares for the same patient population.
• Attends conferences or educational opportunities to ensure up‑to‑date knowledge.

• Heavy or hard work: lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning patients, standing, walking, carrying patients, materials, and equipment weighing 35+ lbs.

Position is frequently exposed to blood and bodily fluids; possible exposure to harmful toxins. There is regular exposure to communicable disease. Travel may be necessary in departments with multiple locations.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40 hours per week.

Shift: Exempt.

Employment type:

United States of America Exempt.

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