Pediatric Endocrine Coordinator

Responsibilities

1. Professional Practice: Coordinates all aspects of patient care for the specific specialty.
2. Education: Provides patient and family education on appropriate medical conditions, including signs, symptoms, treatment regimens, side effects, outcomes expected, and potential adverse reactions or outcomes. Promotes optimal levels of health.
3. Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration: Functions as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team coordinating all aspects of patient care across the continuum.
4. Quality Improvement: Participates in data collection related to clinical and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Registered Nurse, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred, Connecticut RN license.
• Experience: At least 2-3 years RN experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting required. Relevant experience in the specialty area, pediatrics, or in the Nurse Coordinator role preferred.
• LICENSURE: Licensed as a Registered Nurse from the State of Connecticut.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to assert oneself, advocate for patients, and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Computer experience and knowledge of word processing and data entry systems. Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and families. Must value and execute "patient-centered model of care."

Physical Demands

• MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE SPECIALTY, OUTPATIENT CLINIC SESSION, SPECIALTY AND PATIENT/FAMILY NEEDS.