Discharge Planner - NICU (contingent)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures that high quality patient care is provided in a timely and cost effective manner, in the most appropriate setting. Responsible for coordinating the efforts of the inpatient multidisciplinary team; managing the utilization of hospital, patient/family and community resources and facilitating a smooth transition to the next level of care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with The Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Requirements

BSN required at hire
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy.
Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Current Ohio RN License.
Three years clinical nursing experience required, preferably (but not required) in assigned clinical area.
Communication skills
Collaboration skills
Leadership skills
Multidisciplinary team facilitation skills
Critical thinking skills
Problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Nurse or Case Management certifications desirable but not required.
BSN (within five years of hire date if not already achieved)

Responsibilities

Actively collaborates with the attending practitioner, the family and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate an individualized plan of care across the continuum, communicates the plan to key stakeholders and facilitates a safe and timely discharge to the next level of care.
Utilizes clinical expertise and best practices to ensure high quality care is provided efficiently and cost-effectively.
Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensures regulatory compliance for assigned are.
Participates in emergency response preparedness as needed.
Participates in the training and development of new and existing staff members, including participation in peer evaluation.
Engages in “workplace community” by adopting changes to workflow in accordance with new processes or standards, participating in data collection or auditing, understanding and participating in department Quality Improvement initiatives, and representing the department at relevant meetings and relaying important information back to staff.
Provides after-hour services as assigned through on-call availability.