RN / Registered Nurse Program Coordinator - Parkinson’s Disease

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Neurosciences Institute (NSI) has an outstanding opportunity for a RN Program Coordinator for their Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence (job profile: Health Program Operations Specialist). This is a unique nursing role, focused on developing complex care coordination services for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. The UW Medicine Neurosciences Institute (NSI) provides lifesaving and life-changing care for conditions that affect the brain, spine and nervous system. The RN Program Coordinator will specifically support the Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence, which is nationally recognized by the Parkinson’s Foundation for upholding the highest standards of care for Parkinson’s patients. The team includes board-certified neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and movement disorder specialists who are subject matter experts in this field. This position offers a great career opportunity for Neurology RNs who enjoy program management, providing life-changing care coordination services for patients with Parkinson’s Disease, and playing a direct role in improving provider access, allowing for collaboration with other subspecialties, and increasing regional recognition.

Requirements

• BSN / Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• 3 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in neurology
• Active licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Provides expert nursing care to patients with Parkinson’s Disease
• Interprets data about the patient’s status pre- and post-procedure
• Develops patient educational materials
• Promotes continuity of care through patient care plans, which includes care coordination with inpatient and outpatient areas, the operating room, and community agencies
• Develops protocols to improve care for acute and urgent patient needs
• Meets documentation standards and policies
• Partners with the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) team to streamline the referral and evaluation process, including patient outreach and education prior to visit
• Coordinates all aspects of the evaluation visit with the referring team, including the need for physical therapy, neuropsychology, and other items prior to surgery
• Attends monthly Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) conferences and follows up with patients to provide education and recommendations
• Assists with data extraction for national registries
• Oversees quality and process improvement initiatives
• Coordinates resources for research as it pertains to the Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence
• Assists with marketing and outreach for Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence, and other defined populations as needed
• Develops and maintain an on-site Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) support group for Parkinson’s patients

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth
• The chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees