RN - Case Manager/Care Coord - Special Needs FT 1.0 FTE
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Description: SCHC Pediatric is currently seeking to employ RN - Case Manager/Care Coord - Special Needs FT 1.0 FTE right now, this job will be situated in Pennsylvania. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Description
Job Summary:
The Patient Care Coordinator functions as the Registered Nurse (RN) memb! er of the healthcare team in a manner consistent with their scope of practice in Pennsylvania. The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of care provided and patient response to interventions.
The RN is responsible for coordinating care and linking children with special health care needs and their families to services/resources in a coordinated effort to maximize the potential of the children and provide them with optimal health care. Care coordination may involve but is not limited to the following: planning treatment strategies; coordinating visits with sub specialists; organize care to avoid duplication of diagnostic services; sharing information among health care professionals, other program personnel and family; facilitating access to services; training of caregivers, education of local emergency medical service when a child with special needs lives in the community, ongoing reassessment and refinement of the ! care plan.
Skills & Abilities:
Strong Clin! ical Skills
Strong Case Management Skills, extensive knowledge of insurance related issues
Ability to work independently, persuasively and collaboratively with all members of the inpatient/ outpatient health care team and family
Must be organized and have the ability to multi-task
Must be self directed
Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to develop creative care coordination strategies based on challenging physical, psychological, developmental, social and educational situations appropriate to the age of the patients served
Qualifications
Training & Education :
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
BSN required
Experience:
Strong Clinical background
Minimum of 5 years combined experience in pediatric acute and chronic care (e.g. Homecare, long term care) setting
Minimum of 5 years pediatric case management and/or care coordination experience with children with special health care needs
Home care experience and/or pediatric office desirable
Pediatric nurse certification a plus
Required Licenses:
Current Pennsylvania Registered nurse licensure or temporary practice permit
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This job will be opened on: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:01:23 GMT
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