Spina Bifida Nurse Coordinator (RN)

About Kennedy Krieger Institute

Kennedy Krieger is an approved site for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment program! More info can be found here: Krieger Institute leads the way in translating scientific advances into new therapies and educational interventions while providing an inspirational environment for training tomorrows leaders in the field. These successes benefit millions of children adolescents and adults around the world. Kennedy Krieger Institute offers more than 55 outpatient clinics home and community programs education research pediatric neurobehavioral and rehabilitation/feeding inpatient units and a day hospital.

This position is 20 hours per week working Wednesday from 12:30pm-4:30pm (remote) and Thursday and Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Benefits You Will Receive

• $10500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
• 50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
• Recently increased differentials
• Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10500)
• Bonus incentive for a masters degree
• Bonus incentive for nursing certification
• Medical Dental Vision (active the month after you attend HR) most places make you wait 3-6 months)
• Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
• 401K Automatic 3% employer-funded base contribution with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
• Sick and Vacation accrual upon first day of work
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)
• $2000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10
• Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
• Program to earn free CEUs
• Free secure and monitored parking

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team (PM&R PT OT Neuropsychology Social Work Ortho Urology and Nephrology) to provide care coordination for pediatric and adult patients with Spina Bifida or other related conditions (i.e. tethered cord).
• Partner with patients families case managers outside specialists school nurses etc. to address yearly medical imaging and lab recommendations (as defined by their providers and the Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida) with an emphasis on fostering sustainability and patient independence.
• Triage and address patient needs daily through various communication platforms (Epic E-mail phone calls).
• Participate in the multidisciplinary clinic every other week.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN or enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2 ½ years of hiring date.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required and minimum of 1 year pediatric experience preferred.
• License: Active unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.
• Certification: Current CPR certification that included hands on skills