NICU Discharge Planner - Contingent

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The NICU Discharge Planner ensures high-quality patient care is provided in a timely and cost-effective manner and in the most appropriate setting. The role coordinates inpatient multidisciplinary team efforts, manages the use of hospital, patient/family, and community resources, and facilitates a smooth transition 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.

This contingent position is scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift, requires a minimum of 16 hours per month, and floats among all Nationwide Children's Hospital NICUs, including the main campus and offsite locations. It is not benefits eligible. The role requires a current Ohio RN license and a BSN at hire or within five years of the hire date. A valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance are required by hospital policy, along with passing the hospital's driving-related inspections, qualifications, and training and maintaining insurance eligibility. 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, as required by hospital policy.
• Pass the hospital's motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility review, driving qualifications, and required training; maintain qualification under the hospital's insurance guidelines.
• Skills in communication, collaboration, leadership, multidisciplinary team facilitation, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Work a minimum of 16 hours per month.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical nursing experience in the assigned clinical area.
• Pediatric Nurse certification.
• Case Management certification.

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.
• Apply 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.
• Support workplace and department initiatives by adapting to workflow changes, participating in data collection or audits and Quality Improvement initiatives, representing the department at relevant meetings, and relaying important information to staff.
• Provide after-hours services as assigned through on-call availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level