RN Care Coordinator - Partners for Kids

Dayton Children's Hospital • Dayton, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Care Coordinator Nurse is responsible for ensuring the provision of quality patient care in the appropriate setting through care coordination, case management, and transitions of care to different levels of care. In collaboration with the attending practitioner, the family and other members of the health care team, coordinates individualized plans of care and communicates the plan to appropriate stakeholders. Ensures high quality care is provided as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Facilitates continuity of care by coordinating transition to post-discharge care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. It is highly anticipated this role will work closely with children with special needs and chronic illnesses. These activities are performed in a variety of settings including during inpatient stays, outpatient specialty clinic visits, emergency room visits, home, and community visits, as well as telephone and “virtual” visits. This role serves the Children in Custody/Adoption, Foster, Kinship population within Partner for Kids.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Ohio Board of Nursing required
• 3 years of experience in nursing field required
• BLS required within the first 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the provision of quality patient care in the appropriate setting through care coordination, case management, and transitions of care to different levels of care.
• Coordinating individualized plans of care in collaboration with the attending practitioner, the family, and other members of the health care team.
• Communicating the plan of care to appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensuring high quality care is provided as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.
• Facilitating continuity of care by coordinating transition to post-discharge care.
• Practicing professional nursing and promoting patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Working closely with children with special needs and chronic illnesses.
• Performing activities in a variety of settings including during inpatient stays, outpatient specialty clinic visits, emergency room visits, home, and community visits, as well as telephone and “virtual” visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level