Job Description - RN Care Coordinator, Pediatric ICU | BSN + 3 Years of Experience (240001BR)Job DescriptionRN Care Coordinator, Pediatric ICU | BSN + 3 Years of Experience

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)DescriptionThe RN Care Coordinator for the PICU will systematically review data and collaborate with all involved teams and support services to ensure that patient and family needs are met during inpatient hospitalization. Identifies and prioritizes clinical and psychosocial goals throughout inpatient stay; problem-solves as needed to ensure follow-through with multidiciplinary team. Ensures optimal inpatient coordination, excellent collaboration between teams, with a focus on family experience and outcomes.

QualificationsMinimum EducationBSN(Required)

Minimum Work Experience3 years At least 3 years inpatient nursing experience(Required)

Required Skills/KnowledgeExcellent communication skills required. Ability to work with diverse groups. Ability to de-escalate difficult situations and perform service recovery as needed. Knowledge of clinical processes and hospital procedures for admission, inpatient stay, transfer, and discharge.

Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)

Functional AccountabilitiesProfessional Practice/ResearchIdentifies patients/families for Care Coordination services in a systematic manner.Completes ongoing staff education regarding coordination of care, culturally sensitive care, compassion fatigue, and other relevant topics.Structural EmpowermentFollows through on any service needs or requests until complete and satisfactory resolution; updates the team as needed.Supports unit-based family activities and education including but not limited to PICU support groups.Assists in prioritizing need for inpatient support services e.g. Concierge, Nurse Navigator, Language Services.Exemplary Professional PracticeCompletes documentation of all relevant conversations, meetings, and referrals.Rounds daily and escalates any family concerns or needs to the appropriate person or service.Orients families to the PICU environment.New Knowledge, Innovations, and ImprovementsParticipates in safe sleep rounds for identified infants in the unit and initiates other safety-based training as needed e.g. Family and Friends CPR.Sends regular updates to the leadership team regarding family support and patient status.LeadershipUpdates team members as frequently as needed to ensure one voice consistent communication to families.Acts as a liaison among clinical services e.g. PICU, surgical teams; and between clinical services and support services e.g. social work, case management.

Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/IdentificationAnticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentUse resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing things

SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performancePrimary Location

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District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations

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CN Hospital (Main Campus)

111 Michigan Avenue NW

Washington

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NursingOrganization

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R (Regular)

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VariableWork Schedule

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M-F hours variable may include some weekendsJob Posting

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May 8, 2024, 9:05:21 PMChildrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The Know Your Rights poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a drug-free work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.

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