Care Coordinator RN Heart Center

Children's Health - Dallas, TX

Job Title: Care Coordinator RN Heart Center

Position: Heart Center

Job Type: Onsite

Pay:

Shift: Day

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Dallas

State: TX

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care.
Uses clinical judgment to assess the patient's situation and develop an appropriate plan of care.
Ensures patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, and patient rights.
Oversees care delivered by patient care team and coordinates the plan of care.
Provides education and facilitates learning for patients and families with sensitivity to diversity.
Collaborates with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
Advocates for the patient and identifies ethical and clinical concerns.
Continuously evaluates the patient's condition and implements treatment changes as necessary.
Maintains knowledge of resources available to manage patient care.
Completes and analyzes comprehensive assessments during patient intake.
Coordinates treatment plans including payors, supplies, and community resources.
Ensures appropriate sequencing of consults, tests, and procedures.
Utilizes clinical pathways for effective disease management.
Assesses educational needs of patients considering barriers to care.
Coaches patients and their families towards successful self-management.
Facilitates communication with Providers and the healthcare team.
Identifies and addresses barriers to service or treatment.
Evaluates the patient's response to treatment regimens.
Leads discharge planning to ensure timely and safe transitions to the next level of care.
Communicates effectively to resolve conflicts with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
Works to improve quality and reduce treatment delays.
Provides consultation and training for medical staff regarding discharge planning.
Participates in community events and educational speaking engagements.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Advanced nursing skills
Clinical judgment
Critical thinking
Care coordination
Patient advocacy
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

Pediatric nursing experience
Case Management
Utilization Review
Care Management experience
Knowledge of clinical advancements
Community resources knowledge

Requirements

Experience: At least 4 years in Pediatric nursing, Case Management, Care Coordination, Utilization Review, or Community-based nursing required.

Education: BSN

License & Certification:

Registered Nurse in the State of Texas Upon Hire
Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred
Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred
Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCTM) preferred
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
Caregiver Leave.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Children's Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on various legally protected statuses.

Facility Details

Name: Children's Health

Description: Children's Health is dedicated to making life better for children and providing extraordinary patient and family experiences through cutting-edge treatments.

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