Job Description


Delivering Top-Ranked Pediatric Lung Disease Care
Our pulmonology division is ranked #2 in the nation in the 2023-24 list of Best Children’s Hospitals published by U.S. News & World Report. Our division is one of the largest and most highly ranked treatment facilities in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. Nurses working in pulmonary clinics provide care coordination in a variety of outpatient locations.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and adaptable Registered Nurse to join our Outpatient Pulmonary team. This role involves providing exceptional care coordination for pediatric pulmonary patients, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care throughout their treatment journey.
Work Schedule:

• Part-time, 24 hours per week, Day shift.
• Ability and necessity to flex hours based on clinic schedule.
• Afternoon clinics may run past 4:30 pm, and the RN is expected to stay until the clinic is over.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Pulmonary Care Coordination, paired with 1-2 providers.
• Triage patient calls and My Chart messages to address patient needs promptly.
• Assist with clinic flow to ensure efficient patient care and operations.
• Manage office paperwork, including FMLA forms, school forms, My Chart messages, Epic in-basket tasks, and other administrative duties.
• Conduct clinic preparation, staff clinic sessions, and handle new patient intakes.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on patient plans of care.
• Educate patients and families on pulmonary conditions, treatments, and home care strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compliance - Patient Services Staff - Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.
  
• Interprofessional Practice - Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice.
  
• Clinical inquiry & performance review to improve practice - Follows standards and guidelines; implements clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others; recognizes the need for further learning to improve patient care; recognizes routine or obvious changing patient situation (e.g., deterioration, crisis); in unusual care situations, seeks help when needed to identify patient problem. Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote safe and ethical practice using the nursing process. Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others. Facilitates learning by assisting with peer and student learning experiences. Works with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices.
  
• Uses systems thinking - Sees the pieces or components; sees patient and family within the isolated environment of the unit; sees self as key resource to support the family through the healthcare experience through care coordination. Sustains a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Supports leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Monitors and complies with safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Is mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.
  
• Patient Care - Age Specific and Culturally Diverse - Consistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
  
• Collaborates with team using shared decision making - Is receptive to the contributions of the interdisciplinary team in team meetings and discussion regarding patient issues. Participates in shared governance at the point-of-care as a member of unit-based councils or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision making (reading minutes, giving feedback and implementing council decisions).
  
• Clinical judgment when performing caring practices - Collects clinical data; follow algorithms, decision trees, and protocols. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions; uses available resources as needed. Documents plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes. Focuses on the usual and customary needs of the patient and family; anticipates future needs; bases care on standards and protocols; maintains a safe physical environment; acknowledges death as a potential outcome. Consistently integrates age specific concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Using self-management support, develops care goals and actions through partnerships with patients and families. Facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based on the plan of care goals, and the needs of the patient and family; uses teach back to evaluate effectiveness.
  
• Exhibits advocacy, moral agency and response to diversity - Works on behalf of patient and family; assesses personal values; aware of ethical conflicts/issues that may surface in clinical setting; makes ethical/moral decisions based on rules; represents patient when patient cannot represent self; aware of patients' rights. Assesses cultural diversity. Recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient/family experience and incorporates culturally diverse concepts into patient care.
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution requires 2+ years of experience. If hired as an external candidate without BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date and complete program within 5 years of hire date.
  
• BSN from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution or MSN are preferred.
  
• Active Ohio RN License. May be required to obtain other state licensure.
  
• Foreign graduates must have license validated through CGFNS per Ohio Board of Nursing code for Foreign Graduates.
  

• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Kasota - 3244 Burnet

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Amb Svcs Dermatology

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
0.8

Weekly Hours
32

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.