Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Coordinator - Pediatrics Gastro (Oak Lawn)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Oak Lawn, IL

11h • $38 - $57

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Coordinator - Pediatrics Gastro (Oak Lawn)

Department: 03130 AMG Oak Lawn 52nd Ave - Pediatrics: Gastroenterology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 32 Schedule Details/Additional Information: POSITION HOURS: Mon-Fri: 8a-5pm No weekends or holidays Travel between locations required Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 32 hours per week with full time benefits! Major Responsibilities: Case management of sub-specialty, pediatric patient populations for coordination of care. Plans, monitors, and coordinates individual patient care plan. Utilize critical pathways and best practice guidelines as appropriate for both inpatient and outpatient needs. Collaborates with the patient, family, specialist, pediatrician, and multi-disciplinary care team to assure appropriate, safe, cost effective, timely, and efficient care. Organizes, educates, and schedules (if needed) pediatric, sub-specialty procedures, appointments, nurse visits etc. Coordinates patient care conferences and educational offerings Acts as the primary point of contact for patients and their families assisting with all compacity of care, triage concerns, medication education, medication refills, and all other requests within scope. Participates in continuous quality improvement processes; assists in determining issues to be examined participates in and coordinates data collection and analysis. Documents in patient’s medical record as appropriate. Assists in initiating and implementing necessary changes in patient care delivery through the sharing of research and current trends. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certification in your current area of specialty within 2 years or 2,000 hours, if applicable
• 1-2 yrs pediatric nursing experience of that specialty, otherwise 1-2 years nursing experience
• Basic office skills (computer/typing)
• Strong clinical/ assessment skills.
• Strong assertive skills
• Strong Communication skills
• Ability to cooperate and work well with others
• May be required to cover weekends, holidays and off shifts
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• CPR certification
• Current license in the state of Illinois as a nurse.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient centered care.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• May exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting/transfer activities related to patients.
• Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week.
• Ability to transport objects from one location to another.
• Ability travel to, and work in outreach clinics.
• This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated (i.e. understand growth and development).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.

Responsibilities

• Case management of sub-specialty, pediatric patient populations for coordination of care.
• Plans, monitors, and coordinates individual patient care plan.
• Utilize critical pathways and best practice guidelines as appropriate for both inpatient and outpatient needs.
• Collaborates with the patient, family, specialist, pediatrician, and multi-disciplinary care team to assure appropriate, safe, cost effective, timely, and efficient care.
• Organizes, educates, and schedules (if needed) pediatric, sub-specialty procedures, appointments, nurse visits etc.
• Coordinates patient care conferences and educational offerings
• Acts as the primary point of contact for patients and their families assisting with all compacity of care, triage concerns, medication education, medication refills, and all other requests within scope.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement processes; assists in determining issues to be examined participates in and coordinates data collection and analysis.
• Documents in patient’s medical record as appropriate.
• Assists in initiating and implementing necessary changes in patient care delivery through the sharing of research and current trends.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees