Nurse Care Coordinator

Children's Network of Hillsborough•Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

55d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide nurse care coordination for children in the child welfare system. This includes children with special health care needs. The Nurse Care Coordinator (NCC) will coordinate, assist, and consult regarding medical health services to promote quality outcomes. The NCC will monitor the timelines and coordination of health services and integration of those services in support of permanency goals for children in care, ensuring a coordinated effort to maximize the potential of children and to provide them with optimal care.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN), with current Florida nursing license is required.
Must possess strong language skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders, such as families, healthcare providers, social workers, and legal professionals.
Must possess the ability to interpret and analyze numerical data from medical records, treatment plans, and financial documents.
Must demonstrate strong reasoning abilities to assess complex medical and emotional needs of children and families, ensuring that care plans are both effective and responsive.
Valid driver’s license required, with proof of insurance
Driver’s license check is a requirement
Criminal background screening (fingerprinting) (Local Law Enforcement and FBI/FDLE)
Drug Screening is a requirement
Children’s Network participates in E-Verify

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years nursing experience in the child welfare or behavioral health care setting, preferred
Pediatric and/or care coordination experience is helpful.
Must possess strong clinical expertise and the ability to assess the medical and developmental needs of children and families involved in the welfare system. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills are essential for coordinating care plans, managing health records, and ensuring timely access to medical, therapeutic, and support services. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial for collaborating with child welfare staff, healthcare providers, and families to advocate for the well-being of children. The role requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex cases, address barriers to care, and adapt to evolving needs while prioritizing the safety and health of children. Proficiency in documenting and utilizing care management systems is necessary for tracking progress and maintaining compliance with regulations

Responsibilities

Act as liaison between Health Plans, Case Management Organization (CMO), the Department of Children & Families (DCF) and specialty and/or community providers regarding health services.
Create plan of care and coordinate medical services for dependent children, including Health Risk Assessments, timely Well-Child Checkups and follow-up for specialty appointments and required referrals. Works with child welfare case managers to coordinate health care and meet all wellness measures.
Provide reviews of medical, dental and optometric services and inform child welfare case managers and caretakers of needed follow-up. Documents reviews in FSFN and assures records are uploaded into the appropriate computer program.
Provide information for and attend court hearings and case staffings as needed or requested.
Participate in health plan case management integrated care team and/or CBC Multidisciplinary team meetings if needed.
Participate with health care plan in discharge planning and coordination from in-patient health care facility including monitoring of post-discharge follow-up appointments, ordered services, durable medical equipment and assuring that prescriptions are filled as needed.
Process information on any medication compliance concerns and notify physician, case manager and health plan.
Review the health and wellness reports, FSFN reports and other data sources for status of required annual physical, dental and vision screenings for children placed in out of home care.
Participate, as needed, in planning for youth who are transitioning from the child welfare system. This may include participation in routine staffings to providing education and coordination of services.
Cultivate and coordinate an effective communication system with providers and child welfare staff for the exchange of appropriate information.
Provide education and support to families related to the care of their child.
Monitor email on daily basis. Circulate pertinent child-related information to Child Welfare Case Managers and other designated Case Management Organization employees.
Enter data into automated systems and produce required reports from the data system. Data entered into FSFN must be done within 48 hours of receiving the information.
Works in a collaborative and positive manner as a member of the healthcare team with the co-workers, families, caseworkers, guardians, physicians and their office personnel, schools, vendors and other related organizations.
Other duties may be assigned as special projects may be requested.