Clinical Coordinator - Pediatric Specialty Clinic (Neuromuscular)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for the pediatric urology patient population regarding the condition and age of the patient
• Independently coordinates and facilitates patient care between multiple disciplines within both the confines of UI Health Care and the community (including home health agencies, referring physicians and other community support services)
• Coordinates patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit and possible admission, pre-schedules testing, follows up with test results to both patient and physician, obtains medical history, coordinates follow up visit appointment, provides medication, rehab teaching, etc
• Facilitates care of pediatric urology patients requiring admission, coordinating necessary admission procedures, pre and post procedure care
• Operates autonomously in communicating with members of the health care team directing patient care and providing continuity of care across settings throughout the phases of care
• Designs and implement patient/family health education activities for the pediatric neurology patient population recognizing individualized need
• Collaborates with nursing, medical staff, and other health professionals in planning, delivering, and evaluating care for specialty patient populations
• Provides direct patient cate/nurse triage responsibilities as needed throughout the PSC
• Performs clinical duties, special projects and other tasks as needed

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required
• Current License to practice Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of recent nursing experience
• Experience collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated experience of coordinating care along the healthcare continuum
• Demonstrated experience in patient education
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership and training skills
• Proficient in computer skills (i.e. word, excel, powerpoint, access)

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA), or Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP) is encouraged
• Pediatric nursing experience
• Demonstrated expertise in pediatric neurology and neuromuscular medicine
• Familiarity with UI Health Care and ambulatory clinic workflows

Benefits

Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.