Posting Note: PCH is currently hiring for a very unique position, the Thrombosis Nurse Program Coordinator. The incumbent will be working in the only federally-funded Hemophilia and Thrombosis Program in Phoenix. Coordination care for patients of any age with clotting disorders while cross covering patients of any age with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia. Primary duties include: Coordination and care of patients with hereditary thrombosis diagnosis who require lifelong anticoagulation treatment. Discharge planning and follow up coordination for patients diagnosed and discharged from the hospital with a blood clot. Managing patients who are on Coumadin to ensure compliance with treatment plan. Provides initial and ongoing education for patients who are on anticoagulation treatment. Communication liaison between providers, families and other providers for the complex needs of thrombosis patients. Liaison between inpatient and outpatient coordination of care for patients with thrombosis/thrombophilias including follow up appointments, imaging, medication, and education. Education to patients and families thrombosis/thrombophilia as well as medications for these conditions Monitoring of medications for thrombosis Team approach SOP development and updating Educational material development and updating This is a professional position, and will be working in our outpatient unit. This will be a M - F, NO weekends/holidays. Be a pioneer in providing care for these special patients - and, work with the best team in the country!!

This position coordinates the patient care services, workflow, and activities provided by nursing and support staff of assigned program. This position provides guidance, support, and direction to staff to ensure consistent provision of developmentally appropriate quality patient care in accordance with all applicable federal, regulatory, and professional standards and requirements.

1. Acts as a communication liaison between patient, family, and interdisciplinary team by providing teaching and support to recognize limitations and strengths within the patient/family system.
2. Assists with identification of staff and community learning needs from a group and individual perspective. Provides staff and community education on new skills, equipment, policies, protocols, and/or guidelines.
3. Identifies and acts upon potential risks, investigates and documents follow-up on significant incidents, and involves appropriate resource(s) to ensure timely resolution and implementation of corrective measures in accordance with professional, regulatory, and governmental agencies and standards.
4. Maintains appropriate records to facilitate accurate data collection and prepares required grant reports.
5. Manages the daily operations of a program. Ensures clinic and program effectiveness. Develops, implements, and monitors plans for ensuring the highest quality of care.
6. Provides developmentally appropriate clinical care within professional domain to ensure delivery of quality and developmentally appropriate patient care.
7. Regularly reviews research-based literature to improve clinical care for specific clinical populations as well as compliance with regulatory bodies.
8. Serves as a clinical role model, patient advocate, and resource to staff, patients, and families. Shares knowledge and skills of specialty area to assist problem solve collaboratively. Maintains skill and knowledge proficiency and competency within specialty area.
9. Works collaboratively with unit leadership to provide guidance and direction to staff by taking an active role in planning, decision-making, and communication to healthcare team of issues affecting the interdisciplinary team and integration of patient care activities.
10. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable