Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator; PFK

Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator (PFK)

Join Nationwide Children's Hospital as a Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator (PFK). This salaried, full‑time nursing position offers a competitive base salary, a $5,000 Net Sign‑On Bonus, a 40‑hour workweek Monday through Friday, and full‑time benefits.

Ensures the provision of quality patient care in the appropriate setting through care coordination, case management, utilization management of inpatient admissions, and transitions of care to different levels of care. Collaborates with the attending practitioner, the family, and other members of the health‑care team, coordinates individualized plans of care, and communicates the plan to appropriate stakeholders.

• Screens and identifies patients.
• Assesses patient/family strengths and needs; develops a family‑centered plan of care.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration among the health‑care team; provides monitoring and follow‑up across the continuum of care.
• Develops patients’ self‑management skills through education and resource provision.
• Manages transitions between settings, caregivers, and providers.
• Maintains knowledge of current concepts and researches needs and strategies related to care coordination, case management, utilization review, and discharge planning.
• Assists in educating others regarding the role of care coordination/case management.
• Participates in ongoing education related to information technology requirements for the department.

Education Requirement: BSN, required.

Licensure Requirement: Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Ohio; valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance; must pass motor‑vehicle background inspection and meet hospital policies.

Pediatric certification, Advanced‑Continuity of Care Certification (A‑CCC), or other case‑management certification desirable.

• Excellent communication with health‑care professionals; diplomacy and professional demeanor.
• Knowledge of CMS and other review agency standards.
• Effective collaboration and delegation skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse ages and demographics.
• Computer literate; working knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Two years of nursing experience, required.
• At least one year in pediatric nursing highly preferred.
• Experience may include inpatient nursing, case management, utilization review, discharge planning, or community health nursing.
• Utilization review and/or discharge planning experience desirable.

Occasionally: handling biohazard waste, blood/bodily fluids, communicable diseases or pathogens; lifting/carrying 11–20 lbs, pushing/pulling 0–25 lbs, reaching above shoulder.

Frequently: bending/twisting, climbing stairs/ladder, color vision, depth perception; driving motor vehicles; lifting/carrying 0–10 lbs; peripheral and distant vision; squatting/kneeling; standing; walking.

Continuously: audible speech, decision making, hearing acuity, interpreting data, problem solving, repetitive hand/arm use, sitting.

Family Experience video:
Partners For Kids website: partnersforkids.org

Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Vet. EOE.