Description
We are seeking a Nurse Coordinator for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes to join our team
Certification Requirement: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) certification required within 1 year of hire.
Description of Job Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment and Coordination of Care
Assesses the clinical status and ongoing needs of pediatric patients with endocrine and diabetes-related conditions. Participates in regular interdisciplinary rounds to identify care needs and coordinate acute and long-term management. Applies specialized knowledge in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes to guide patient care. Serves as a liaison among patients, families, and the care team to ensure clear communication and coordination, including facilitation of patient/family care conferences. - Education and Staff Collaboration
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare team members to provide evidence-based education and support for managing pediatric endocrine and diabetes conditions. Provides in-services and formal presentations for nursing, medical, and ancillary staff as needed. Develops, updates, and disseminates patient and family education materials tailored to developmental stages and literacy levels. Provides direct patient and family education on diabetes self-management, endocrine disorders, and use of technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Ensures documentation of all patient teaching in the appropriate sections of the medical record. - Data Collection and Quality Improvement
Collects, enters, and analyzes clinical and process data related to pediatric endocrine and diabetes care. Supports quality improvement initiatives by identifying trends, monitoring key outcomes, and contributing to protocol development and revisions. Participates in local and national benchmarking efforts and registries as appropriate. Collaborates with the healthcare team to evaluate patient outcomes and implement improvements in care delivery. - Discharge Planning and Care Coordination
Coordinates transition planning and continuity of care for patients across settings, including inpatient to outpatient transitions and post-discharge follow-up. Facilitates referrals to specialty clinics, home health, durable medical equipment providers, and other support services. Schedules follow-up appointments and ensures clear communication with patients, families, and providers. Attends in care conferences and interdisciplinary rounds. Documents care planning and communication with health care providers in the medical record.Professional Development and Role Modeling
Maintains current knowledge and skills in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes care through participation in relevant continuing education, conferences, and literature review. Actively pursues CDCES certification within 12 months of hire. Serves as a professional role model, demonstrating excellence in nursing practice, collaboration, and the use of the nursing process in specialized care delivery.Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Provides clinical administrative nursing care coordination in support of a patient care area. Duties include one or more of the following care coordination, discharge planning, data analysis and performance metrics, and patient/staff education.
Responsibilities:
1. Assesses patient status of a specialized population. Rounds with an interdisciplinary health care team to determine patient care needs and coordinate ongoing acute care and long-term needs. Uses expertise and experience in specialty practice to facilitate patient care. Acts as a liaison between the patient, family and health care team to communicate patient care needs including coordination of patient/family care conferences.
2. Collaborates with health care team to provide information and resources to facilitate patient care. Provides inservices and formal presentations to nursing, medical and ancillary staff on topics related to the specialized patient population. Assist staff in the development of patient education materials for the patient population. Perform patient teaching related to specific topics and patient needs. Documents patient teaching in the medical record in the appropriate sections
3. Collects data related to specialized patient population and analyzes for trends. Enters data or coordinates its entry into databases and registries for benchmarking purposes. Participates in performance improvement activities to promote quality patient care. Analyzes data for trends and makes suggestions for revisions to patient care protocols for the patient population. Monitors outcomes of care for patient population and collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team on evaluation of outcomes.
4. Coordinates patient care for post-hospitalization care and discharge planning. Makes referrals to other care providers during acute care episode and for post-discharge care. Communicates discharge needs to interdisciplinary health care team, patient and family. Coordinates appointments with clinics, outside referral sources, home care, durable medical equipment providers and other providers to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Attends care conferences and interdisciplinary care rounds. Documents care planning and communication with health care providers in the medical record.
5. Promotes own professional development through attending inservices and presentations. Keeps current in practice through conferences, reading current literature and research. Role models professional nursing practice to others through use of the nursing process and professional behaviors
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Five (5) years of professional nursing experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Childrens Clinic Support Svcs
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $35.52 - $51.05 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
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