Children's National Hospital · 5 months ago
Clinical Program Coordinator (RN) - Nephrology
District of Columbia-Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChildren's National Hospital is home to one of the largest pediatric nephrology divisions in the country, providing expert care for children with kidney conditions. The Clinical Program Coordinator (RN) will coordinate nursing care for patients and families, ensuring continuity of care and collaborating with healthcare providers to address health concerns.
AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Coordinate nursing care and services for patients and family members in specific healthcare specialty encounters by telephonic, electronic, in person, and/or by mail
Consult with physicians, and other healthcare providers to resolve health concerns
Lead the activities of the patient care delivery team for specific patient population
Provide continuous accountability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care and ensure that continuity of care is maintained
Participate in/support Shared Nursing Leadership
Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation
Participate, contribute to internal/external committees, professional organizations, community activities
Accountable to support/participate in the Division of Nursing’s performance improvement process
Identify, define, and report on measures consistent with Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) for Ambulatory Nursing Practice
Integrate evidence-based practice and research into practice
Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Plan to consult and collaborate with patients, families' physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other professional colleagues; involve patients and families in shared decision making; advocate for patient and family; accessing relevant health services
Responsible and having the authority and accountability for clinical care for specific patient population and area workflow; develop pertinent goals based on patient response to illness, health promotion and program expected outcomes; implement suitable, evidence-based nursing interventions; provide careful and complete documentation of care provided
Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in tele-health services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data
Provide health education based on the patient /family learning preferences throughout a patient’s disease trajectory or health promotion; utilize expertise in cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes for patients/families
Engage opportunities to act in the best interest of the patient/family, building trust and confidence, while upholding moral and legal standards of due care
Coordinate mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care for wellness needs or health concerns; direct and participate in the development of patient care policies and protocols in order to advise and guide practice
Establish and maintain medical equipment and supplies, include a plan to promote safe and effective use of equipment
Ensure regulatory requirements are met and area is in a constant state of readiness in area of practice; keep update on the application of health informatics systems such as diagnosis and treatment technology linked to patient care
Apply knowledge of operations, financial principles, and resources to ensure quality and appropriate care services are delivered in a cost effective and safe manner
Responsible to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in areas in clinical, legal, regulatory and cultural competence associated with patient population and community relevant care
Employ critical attributes of effective collaboration to create, promote, and maintain an environment that supports successful partnership and high-performance team outcomes
Facilitate interdisciplinary patient care rounds/conferences to review treatment goals and optimize outcomes
Ensure time, schedule and alternate coverage accuracy in meeting patients/families care and personal needs; participate in cross coverage of other areas providing clinical care when the special needs arise
Direct the flow of patients and staff to assure patients are adequately managed and the care environment is running smoothly
Work in collaboration with professional staff including RNs, LPNs, PCTs and other unlicensed assistive personnel as manifested in the state practice act/guidelines and CNMC job descriptions
Communicate and escalate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate to levels of individuals assigned for resolution
Participate in the peer review for staff
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
5 years Nursing experience. Minimum of one-year recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience for example as a charge nurse, educator, preceptor, council chair/member advancement on the clinical ladder or comparable positions. (Required)
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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