Nurse Specialist, Weekdays, The Lourie Center - MCITP
About The Position
The Lourie Center, Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire a Nurse Specialist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As the Nurse Specialist you will provide support services or consultation to families and staff regarding child’s diagnosis and health issues, including sleep, nutrition, safety, behavior, and other developmental and parenting concerns. You will also provide community resources (healthcare, Medicaid, REM, SSI, DDA, respite) and other supports. Educate families about MCITP services and obtain background information as needed for assessment report. Participate in eligibility and family assessments and assist in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Provide service coordination to families and collaborate with other professionals on multidisciplinary teams. Attend IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings for medically complex children. Facilitate information sharing and coordination of care between MCITP team and private medical and developmental providers for the child. Request and review medical records for coordination of care. Collaborate with outside agencies, including DHHS, MCPS, parent support groups, financial supports, WIC, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
- Certification and/or Maryland R.N. license required.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric nursing and experience in early intervention and home health care preferred.
- Solid understanding of family centered practice and family coaching model preferred.
- Bilingual speaking preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides support services or consultation to families and staff regarding child’s diagnosis and health issues, including sleep, nutrition, safety, behavior, and other developmental and parenting concerns.
- Provides community resources (healthcare, Medicaid, REM, SSI, DDA, respite) and other supports.
- Educates families about MCITP services and obtain background information as needed for assessment report.
- Participates in eligibility and family assessments and assist in the development of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
- Provides service coordination to families and collaborate with other professionals on multidisciplinary teams.
- Attends IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings for medically complex children.
- Facilitates information sharing and coordination of care between MCITP team and private medical and developmental providers for the child. Request and review medical records for coordination of care.
- Collaborates with outside agencies, including DHHS, MCPS, parent support groups, financial supports, WIC, etc.
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
