RN Care Coordinator - Intake (PFK)

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

The RN Care Coordinator - Intake (PFK) position serves as the primary clinical resource for the Intake team, using assessment and critical thinking skills to review referrals and support clinical decision-making. Approximately 20% of the role supports the Transitions of Care team through outreach calls to patients and families. This role ensures the provision of quality patient care in the appropriate setting through care coordination, case management, utilization management of inpatient admissions, and transitions of care to different levels of care. The RN Care Coordinator collaborates with the attending practitioner, the family, and other members of the health care team to coordinate individualized plans of care and communicates the plan to appropriate stakeholders. The goal is to ensure high quality care is provided as efficiently and cost effectively as possible, facilitating continuity of care by coordinating transition to post-discharge care. The role practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Requirements

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio is required.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy.
Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
BSN, required.
Two years of nursing experience, required.
Ability to communicate with health care professionals, by demonstrating diplomacy, tact and a professional demeanor.
Working knowledge of CMS and other review agency standards.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and delegate tasks.
Ability to relate to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.
Computer literate.
Working knowledge of MS Office.
Professionally appropriate analytical and organizational skills required.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric certification, Advanced-Continuity of Care Certification (A-CCC), or other Case Management certification desirable.
At least one year in pediatric nursing is highly preferred.
Nursing experience may include inpatient nursing, case management, utilization review, discharge planning, community health nursing.
Utilization review, and/or discharge planning experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Screens and identifies patients.
Assesses patient/family strengths and needs.
Develops a family-centered plan of care.
Facilitates communication and collaboration amongst the health care team.
Provides monitoring and follow-up across the continuum of care.
Develops patients’ self-management skills through education and resource provision.
Manages transitions between settings, caregivers, and providers.
Maintains knowledge of current concepts, researches needs and research strategies related to care coordination including case management, utilization review, and discharge planning.
Assists in educating others regarding the role of care coordination/case management.
Participates in ongoing education related to information technology requirements for the department.
Supports the Transitions of Care team through outreach calls to patients and families.