Clinical Coordinator - Pediatric Specialty Clinic (Neurology)
Clinical Coordinator - Pediatric Specialty Clinic (Neurology)
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The University of Iowa healthcare Department of Nursing is seeking a100% Clinical Coordinator for the Pediatric Specialty Clinic Neurology team.
The Pediatric Neurology Multidisciplinary Nurse Coordinator serves as a central figure in the coordination of care for patients seen in the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and Neurocritical Care Clinic. This position will also serve patient populations such as those with Neuromuscular diagnoses while working closely with the nursing team to track monitor and ensure thoroughness related to complex medication regimen and lab tracking. This individual will ensure patients receive timely high-quality and comprehensive care by acting as the primary link between families providers ancillary services inpatient units outpatient clinics and other modalities of care. The Nurse Coordinator is responsible for evaluating patient outcomes supporting quality improvement initiatives and facilitating communication among multidisciplinary teams to address complex and evolving healthcare needs including neurological metabolic nutritional behavioral and developmental concerns.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with nursing medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning implementing and evaluating patient care for the pediatric urology patient population regarding the condition and age of the patient
- IndependentlycoordinatesandfacilitatespatientcarebetweenmultipledisciplineswithinboththeconfinesofUI Health Careandthecommunity(includinghomehealthagenciesreferringphysiciansandothercommunitysupport services)
- Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission pre-schedules testing follows up with test results to both patient and physician obtains medical history coordinates follow up visit appointment provides medication rehab teaching etc
- Facilitates care of pediatric urology patients requiring admission coordinating necessary admission procedures pre and post procedure care
- Operatesautonomouslyincommunicatingwithmembersofthehealthcareteamdirectingpatientcareandprovidingcontinuityofcareacrosssettingsthroughoutthephasesofcare
- The position involves collaboration in developing communication strategies to promote the TSC Neurocritical Care and Neuromuscular programs
Designs and implement patient/family health education activities for the pediatric neurology patient population recognizing individualized need
- Collaborates with nursing medical staff and other health professionals in planning delivering and evaluating care for specialty patient populations
- Provides direct patient cate/nurse triage responsibilities as needed throughout the PSC
- Performsclinicaldutiesspecialprojectsandothertasksasneeded.
University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
The Department of Nursing has achieved Magnet status five times. This level of commitment can be seen in every area of our hospital and ambulatory clinics.
Requirements:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required
- Current License to practice Nursing
- 2 years of recent nursing experience
- Experience collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
- Previous experience coordinating/scheduling patient visits
- Previous experience coordinating/scheduling patient visits
- Demonstrated experience of coordinating care along the healthcare continuum
- Demonstrated experience in patient education
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrates leadership and training skills
- Proficient in computer skills (i.e. word excel powerpoint access)
Desired Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN MA) or Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP) is encouraged
- Demonstrated expertise in pediatric populations with emphasis on complex diagnoses
- Professional nursing certification
- Familiarity with UI Health Care and ambulatory clinic workflows
In order to be considered applicants must uploadresume(under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
