Spina Bifida Nurse Coordinator (RN)

Kennedy Krieger Institute•Baltimore, MD

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Krieger Institute leads the way in translating scientific advances into new therapies and educational interventions, while providing an inspirational environment for training tomorrow’s leaders in the field. These successes benefit millions of children, adolescents, and adults around the world. Kennedy Krieger Institute offers more than 55 outpatient clinics, home and community programs, education, research, pediatric neurobehavioral and rehabilitation/feeding inpatient units and a day hospital. This position is 20 hours per week, working Wednesday from 12:30pm-4:30pm (remote) and Thursday and Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
BSN or enrolled in a BSN program to be completed within 2 ½ years of hiring date.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license from Maryland or a compact state.
Current CPR certification that included hands on skills.

Nice To Haves

minimum of 1 year pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Work within a multi-disciplinary team (PM&R, PT, OT, Neuropsychology, Social Work, Ortho, Urology, and Nephrology) to provide care coordination for pediatric and adult patients with Spina Bifida or other related conditions (i.e. tethered cord).
Partner with patients, families, case managers, outside specialists, school nurses, etc. to address yearly medical, imaging, and lab recommendations (as defined by their providers and the Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida), with an emphasis on fostering sustainability and patient independence.
Triage and address patient needs daily through various communication platforms (Epic, E-mail, phone calls).
Participate in the multidisciplinary clinic every other week.

Benefits

$10,500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32,000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
Recently increased differentials
Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10,500)
Bonus incentive for a masters degree
Bonus incentive for nursing certification
Medical, Dental, Vision (active the month after you attend HR) most places make you wait 3-6 months)
Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
401K Automatic 3% employer-funded “base contribution” with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
Sick and Vacation accrual upon first day of work
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account) $2,000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10
Progressive Career Ladder with salary increase
Program to earn free CEUs
Free secure and monitored parking