JOB DUTIES
Responsible for coordinating the care and clinical services of children within a medical home model for children with complex medical conditions. Works with and supports physicians and ARNPs in all aspects of clinical practice management. Utilizes nursing skills to provide excellent care to children and families with complex medical conditions. Applies knowledge of pediatrics, growth and development, pathophysiology and family dynamics in delivery of care to respond to patient and family questions and triage patient needs in support of and in collaboration with physicians and nurse practitioners. Helps to coordinate primary and specialty care, responding to and triaging patient/family calls to determine whether a patient needs immediate care and/or other dispositions. This position officially reports to the Community and Societal Pediatric Division Manager, but will also be accountable to the Multispecialty Clinic Office Manager and the Ambulatory Administrator.
Essential Functions
- Handles all incoming calls and responsible for the processing of all In-basket requests in electronic medical record (EPIC) for clinics.
- Assesses individual physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of patients and family, and contributes to development of comprehensive plan of care.
- Identifies specific education needs for patients/families; delivers and evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching plan.
- Ensure vaccines are stocked and in compliance with Vaccines For Children program.
- Accurately and efficiently documents effectiveness of care, findings, plans, and interventions in the medical record. Responsible for documenting contacts, chart notes and other required data in medical record and the pertinent information systems used by the Multispecialty clinics.
- Schedules urgent pediatric, pre-operative, flu, and Synagis appointments.
- Collaborates with family and healthcare team to arrange for identified home care needs. Acts as hospital liaison for agencies and individuals involved with care. Reviews all home nursing agency and PPEC orders for accuracy before submitting to the physician for signature.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of care and documents subsequent changes to plan or follow up in patient medical record/EMR. Reviews all specialists notes and ensures that the patient's medical record is up to date with current information.
- Recognizes the need for referral to other sub specialists, other agencies for providers and facilitates the process. Coordinates with outside pharmacies, patient hospital discharge planning and specialists as necessary for patient care.
- Attends pertinent educational activities and reviews current literature relevant to clinical area of expertise. Participates in relevant nursing and specialty organizations.
Temperament
Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations. Must be capable of dealing with periodic cyclical workload pressures and levels of responsibility. Required to make independent judgments without supervision. Must be able to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. Must have the adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Requires the ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Experience Requirements
2 years Clinical experience preferred
Experience in administration of vaccines, nebulizer treatments, catheterization for urine and other interventions preferred
Pediatrics preferred
Education Requirements
Bachelors nursing required
Certification:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Florida Licensure required at time of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire
UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,120.00 - $73,870.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL 32209: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person