Posting Note: This is a dynamic opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for our Cerebral Palsy unit. Cerebral Palsy is the number one motor disability amongst children. This is a brand new position to support a team of providers who are working to help those children with Cerebral Palsy. This unit is well established and has been doing phenomenal work in making treatments and care possible for CP children, and now we are hiring a Nurse Coordinator who has phenomenal communication skills to work across divisions with other clinics, the orthopedic and rehab units, as well as other areas of specialty to care for the children. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Cerebral Palsy, and the challenges the families have in getting the care for their children. Heshe will ensure the families are receiving the best care, following up on appointments, test results, creating "Care Guidelines", providing triage care for families who have urgent questions, and most importantly making an impact for those children/families who come to PCH for help!! Incumbent must have a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a clinical role, working with multiple disciplines and outstanding communication skills. Must be able to work across organizational lines to create a work flow that will work with the families in providing care. Ideal candidate will have strong leadership, i.e., C/S or Charge nurse experience to build relationships with various units, and be able to take the lead in process improvements. This position will provide incumbent with an opportunity to build the department and care across disciplines.

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