Outpatient Pediatric Hemophilia Nurse Coordinator

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Professional Practice: The Pediatric Nurse Coordinator is the lead member of the health care team coordinating all aspects of patient care for the specific specialty.
• Education: 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 management of condition, promoting optimal level of health.
• Multi‑Disciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Functions as a key member of the multi‑disciplinary team coordinating all aspects of patient care across the continuum.
• Quality Improvement: Participates in data collection related to clinical and operational efficiencies.

EDUCATION

Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, Connecticut RN license.

EXPERIENCE

2‑3 years' experience in nursing and have knowledge of infusion therapy. Experience in ambulatory setting preferred.

LICENSURE

Licensed as a Registered Nurse from the State of Connecticut. APHON certification preferred not required.

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 effectively 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. May need to travel to other sites for clinics.

Will travel to Trumbull and Norwalk Specialty Centers covering hemophilia and Heme/Gyn pediatric patients across two locations. 2‑3 of pediatric or outpatient experience required. Hematology or Gyn experience preferred.

YNHHS Requisition