Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Clinical Specialty Coordinator-Connective Tissue Disorder

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, NJ

3d • $38 - $57 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time (0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week) Registered Nurse position in the Pediatric Cardiology Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic. The role involves case management for sub-specialty pediatric patient populations, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The nurse will act as a primary point of contact for patients and families, assisting with care, triage, medication education, and refills. The position also includes participation in quality improvement processes and documentation in patient medical records. Some travel to outreach clinics may be expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certification in your current area of specialty within 2 years or 2,000 hours, if applicable
• Ideally, 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
• Communication skills
• Ability to cooperate and work well with others
• CPR certification
• Current license in the state of Illinois as a nurse.

Nice To Haves

• May be required to cover weekends, holidays and off shifts
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• 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. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level