Registered Nurse Human Genetic Outpatient

Location: Burnet, Mason, and Liberty Campuses. Travel between clinic locations is required.

About the Role

This role combines direct patient care, clinic support, care coordination, and office-based nursing responsibilities. The RN will attend clinic sessions alongside providers and play an essential role in ensuring patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, independent decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

The Metabolic Disorders Program primarily serves infants and young children diagnosed with rare inherited metabolic disorders, including:

• Disorders of protein metabolism, including Phenylketonuria (PKU)
• Carbohydrate and energy metabolism disorders, including Glycogen Storage Disease
• Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders
• Metabolic/mitochondrial program and 22Q
• Other rare inherited metabolic conditions

Treatment plans may include:

• Specialized medical formulas
• Dietary supplements
• Prescription medications
• Nutritional management and monitoring
• Long-term care coordination

The nurse will work closely with three physician providers, two Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and two full-time metabolic dietitians to coordinate care and support patients throughout their treatment journey.

Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• Prepare for clinic visits by ensuring all necessary records, laboratory results, and diagnostic testing are available
• Attend clinic appointments with providers
• Assist with patient assessments and clinical documentation
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, nutrition plans, and follow-up care
• Support patient discharge planning and care coordination

Care Coordination

• Coordinate care among providers, dietitians, specialty pharmacies, insurance companies, and medication manufacturers
• Monitor laboratory results and communicate findings to providers and families
• Assist with medication management and prior authorization processes
• Facilitate referrals and follow-up appointments

Telephone Triage and Office-Based Nursing

• Triage sick patient calls and electronic messages
• Respond to patient and family concerns
• Manage ongoing communication with families regarding treatment plans and laboratory monitoring
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation

Requirements

Schedule: Days | 32 hours per week (4 days per week). One weekday off each week; day off may vary based on clinic schedules. Hours: Typically, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with flexibility based on clinic needs.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as a great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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