NICU Discharge Planner - Contingent

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The NICU Discharge Planner coordinates high-quality, timely, cost-effective patient care in the most appropriate setting. The role coordinates the inpatient multidisciplinary team, manages hospital, patient/family, and community resources, and facilitates transitions to the next level of care. The planner practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, while maintaining a current Ohio nursing license.

This contingent role is scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift, requires a minimum of 16 hours per month, and floats to all Nationwide Children's Hospital NICUs, including the Main Campus and offsite locations. It is not benefits eligible. A BSN is required at hire, or must be achieved within five years of the hire date. A valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance are required by hospital policy; the employee must meet and maintain the hospital's driving, insurance, and training qualifications. After-hours services are provided as assigned through on-call availability.

Requirements

• BSN at hire, or completion within five years of the hire date.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance; must pass and maintain the hospital's motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and required training.
• Skills in communication, collaboration, leadership, multidisciplinary team facilitation, critical thinking, and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical nursing experience in the assigned clinical area is preferred.
• Pediatric Nurse certification is desirable but not required.
• Case Management certification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the attending practitioner, family, and multidisciplinary team to coordinate an individualized plan of care across the continuum.
• Communicate the care plan to key stakeholders and facilitate a safe, timely discharge to the next level of care.
• Use clinical expertise and best practices to support high-quality, efficient, cost-effective care.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance for the assigned area; participate in emergency response preparedness as needed.
• Participate in training and development of new and existing staff, including peer evaluation.
• Participate in workplace community activities, including adopting workflow changes, data collection or auditing, departmental quality improvement initiatives, relevant meetings, and communicating important information to staff.
• Provide after-hours services as assigned through on-call availability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level