RN / Registered Nurse Program Coordinator - Parkinson’s Disease
About The Position
UW Medical Center-Montlake - Neurosciences Institute (NSI) is seeking an RN Program Coordinator for its Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence. This unique nursing role focuses on developing complex care coordination services for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. The UW Medicine Neurosciences Institute (NSI) provides critical care for conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. The Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence is nationally recognized by the Parkinson’s Foundation for maintaining high standards of patient care, supported by a team of board-certified neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and movement disorder specialists. This position offers a significant career opportunity for Neurology RNs interested in program management, providing life-changing care coordination, improving provider access, fostering collaboration with other subspecialties, and enhancing 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
- opportunities for professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
