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 Job Title &amp; Specialty Area: RN Intake Coordinator
 
 
 Department: Enterprise Care Management
 
 
 Location: Children's Health- Plano, but this role will have some required intermittent travel to the Dallas campus.
 
 
 Shift: Full-time; Day shift Monday- Friday
 
 
 Job Type: Onsite; but this role does give the opportunity to work 2 days remote a week
 
 
 
 Why Children's Health?
 
 
 
 At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
 
 
 Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
 
 
 Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
 
 
 
 Summary
 
 
 
 The RN Intake Coordinator serves as the initial point of contact for patients referred to healthcare programs or services. This role is responsible for evaluating referrals, performing detailed clinical assessments through medical chart reviews, and determining the appropriateness of patient admissions based on established criteria. The Intake Coordinator collaborates with internal teams, referral sources, and patients to ensure timely and accurate intake processes. The RN Intake Coordinator utilizes clinical judgment to identify patient needs, gaps in care, and potential barriers to treatment, providing essential information to care teams for safe and efficient transitions into appropriate programs. The RN Intake Coordinator plays a key role in facilitating access to care while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Serve as the initial point of contact for internal and external referrals, ensuring timely triage and coordination of program admissions.
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 Collaborate with referring providers and partners to evaluate the clinical appropriateness of patients for targeted programs.
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 Conduct thorough medical chart reviews to assess patients&rsquo; current and historical medical, psychological, and social backgrounds.
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 Identify patient eligibility for specialized programs based on clinical criteria and documentation within the medical record.
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 Recognize and document gaps in referral information or criteria that may affect program acceptance
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 Extract and summarize key clinical data to support interdisciplinary treatment planning.
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 Prepare and deliver concise, comprehensive patient summaries to the treatment team, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff.
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 Act as a consistent liaison between referring sources and the treatment team to relay updates on patient status and progression.
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 Maintain ongoing communication with patient families and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure clarity and alignment throughout the intake process.
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 Educate patients and families on available care programs, services, and expectations to facilitate informed decision-making.
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 Obtain prior authorization from insurance providers for planned admissions, ensuring compliance with payer requirements.
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 Assess family readiness for treatment engagement through both in-person and virtual interactions.
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 Coordinate with community-based organizations to enhance care continuity and provide feedback that supports resource integration.
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 Lead daily bed control operations, managing patient flow and optimizing bed utilization to support clinical and operational goals.
 
 
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 Work Experience
 
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Be Successful:
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 At least 3 years related experience Required
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 EDUCATION
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience BSN Required
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 Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Preferred
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Upon Hire Required
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 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements if providing individual evaluations and/or group therapy 60 Days, Required
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 Care coordination or insurance experience Preferred
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 JOB PROFILE
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
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 Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market
 </li>
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 Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
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 Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
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 Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
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 Works independently, receives minimal guidance
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 Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Non-management Skills
 
 
 
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 Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
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 Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
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 Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
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 Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
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 Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
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 Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
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 Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
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 Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
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 Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
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 Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
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 Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
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 Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
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 Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
 
 
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 A Place Where You Belong
 
 
 
 We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children&rsquo;s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
 
 
 
 Holistic Benefits &ndash; How We&rsquo;ll Care For You
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
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 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
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 Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
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 Caregiver Leave
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 Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
 
 
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 </ul>
 As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
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RN Intake Coordinator

Job Title & Specialty Area: Registered Nurse
 Department: General Pediatrics
 Location: Children's Health Dallas
 Shift: Nights
 Job Type: (On-Site)
 Why Children's Health?
 At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
 Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
 Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
 
Summary: 
Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.</li>
<li>Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.</li>
<li>Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.</li>
<li>Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.</li>
<li>Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.</li>
</ul>
Other information: 
WORK EXPERIENCE
 <ul>
<li>At least 1 year registered nursing experience is required upon hire</li>
</ul>
EDUCATION
 <ul>
<li>BSN required.</li>
</ul>
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 <ul>
<li>Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Req</li>
<li>Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Req</li>
<li>PALS/NRP/ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) Req</li>
<li>Effective April 20, 2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire and existing employees must obtain PACES certification upon expiration of their PEARS certification (no later than April 20, 2022). (Department specific requirement - see addendum) Req</li>
</ul>
A Place Where You Belong
 We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
 
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: 
<ul>
<li>Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.</li>
<li>4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)</li>
<li>Caregiver Leave</li>
<li>Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement</li>
</ul>
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

RN - General Pediatrics - (Nights)

Job Title & Specialty Area: Neuropsychologist
 
Department: Neuropsych Sevices
 
Location: Plano
 
Shift: 
Job Type: (On-Site)
 Why Children's Health?
 At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
 Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
 Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
 
Summary: 
A Neuropsychologist is an individual licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for the independent practiced of psychology who is not a member of the Medical/Dental Staff. The basic function of a clinical Neuropsychologist is to provide clinical neuropsychological services to children and families. This expertise is applied to children and families through clinical evaluation, management, and intervention services. The services involve specialized expertise in individual testing as well as specialized expertise in the measurement of cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional factors. The Neuropsychologist possesses advanced knowledge and experience with patient populations that include infants, children, and adolescents with developmental disorders affecting behavior and cognition, genetic syndromes affecting development, and all types of acquired conditions that affect brain function. The Neuropsychologist provides support to department and organization objectives by providing unique expertise and clinical service that is exclusive to the discipline of Neuropsychology. Further, the Neuropsychologist provides support to the physicians and clinics within CMC by providing clinical care and intervention of CMC patients. Specialized training and expertise, outstanding critical thinking skills, ability to communicate effectively, and ability to collaborate with other disciplines are all essential to the provision of quality neuropsychological services.
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Providing Neuropsychological evaluation for patients and their families. This includes comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, scoring of data, writing reports, providing feedback to patients and families, attending meetings at the children's school if appropriate.</li>
<li>Providing consultations for patients, families, and physicians. Will review the results of a child's neuropsychological evaluation thoroughly and provide additional strategies and suggestions for interventions. Will also consult with potential patients and their families to determine if neuropsychological services are appropriate. Also, this includes attending CARE conferences and/or consulting directly with other providers, when indicated.</li>
<li>Supervision of postdoctoral students and interns for the purpose of meeting their training requirements and fulfilling ethical standards of supervision of unlicensed trainees.</li>
<li>Attends regularly scheduled research meetings to report on progress of various projects. Other activities include reviews of relevant literature, brainstorming project ideas, data collection, IRB paperwork, writing abstracts, articles & book chapters, creating posters/presentations for research meetings/conferences, attending conferences/research meetings, and grant writing.</li>
<li>Attends various classes, workshops, and presentations in order to keep licensure current and to maintain the requisite amount of continuing education credits.</li>
</ul>
How You’ll Be Successful:Other information: 
WORK EXPERIENCE
 <ul>
<li>At least 1 year internship or postdoctoral experience commensurate with area of practice Req</li>
<li>Predoctoral internship accredited by the American/Psychological Association AND one of the following: a) Two (2) years of postdoctoral training in an APPCN member program, or b) documentation of two (2) years of training under the supervision of a board certified (ABPP-CN) neuropsychologist. Req</li>
</ul>
EDUCATION
 <ul>
<li>Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Req</li>
<li>Doctoral program accredited by the American/Canadian Psychological Association at time of graduation Req</li>
<li>Internship certificate from an APA/CPA accredited internship, a letter from ABCN stating that the individual has passed the ABCN Credential Review, or ABPP certificate of Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology. Req</li>
</ul>
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 <ul>
<li>License to practice Psychology in the State of Texas Req</li>
<li>Must become certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in the appropriate specialty practice within 7 years of obtaining privileges. The 7-year certification timeframe does not reset if the psychologist transfers into or out of another role (e.g., Team Ldr Neuropsychology Svcs) where privileges are still required. The original certification deadline remains in effect. (Board certification not required for Andrews Institute.) Req</li>
<li>Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 60 Days, Req</li>
</ul>
A Place Where You Belong
 
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
 
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: 
<ul>
<li>Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.</li>
<li>4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)</li>
<li>Caregiver Leave</li>
<li>Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement</li>
</ul>
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

Neuropsych Srvc - Neuropsychologist

Job Title & Specialty Area: Family Resource Coordinator
 Department: Social Work
 Location: Dallas, TX
 Shift: Monday - Friday
 Job Type: On-Site
 Why Children's Health?
 At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
 Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
 Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
 
Summary: 
This position is responsible for coordinating hospital and community resources in accordance with treatment team recommendations. Assist with resource applications, facilitating ongoing governmental and community aide in collaboration with unit based clinical social worker.
 
Responsibilities: 
Provide information and referral on available community resources identified by the clinical social worker. Initiate contact with family for prompt follow-up on needs (For example, concrete resources such as housing, transportation, food, outpatient counseling, inpatient community behavioral health treatment, wish organizations, disability applications, etc.)
 Assist with the resource and referral process involved with the ongoing assessment of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
 Liaison with outside agencies to maximize follow through by agency and family
 Collaborate with unit based social worker and clinical stakeholders on availability of support to meet the identified needs of the family
 Document resource assistance and referrals in departmental logs and in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
 Update clinical social worker on progress in locating resources
 Provide updates and guidance to families regarding referrals and disposition
 Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
 
How You’ll Be Successful:Other information: 
WORK EXPERIENCE
 At least 2 years in Human Services related field (Human Development, Family Studies, Social Work, Psychology) Preferred
 
EDUCATION
 High school diploma or equivalent Required
 Two-year associate's degree or equivalent experience Human Services or related field Preferred
 
A Place Where You Belong
 
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
 
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: 
<ul>
<li>Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.</li>
<li>4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)</li>
<li>Caregiver Leave</li>
<li>Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement</li>
</ul>
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

Family Resource Coordinator

Job Title & Specialty Area: Care Coordinator
 Department: ECM Outpatient Care Management
 Location: Children's Health- Dallas
 Shift: Full-time Monday through Friday
 Job Type: Onsite; This role may have flexibility to work remote 2 days a week depending on the business needs
 Why Children's Health?
 At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
 Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
 Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
 
Summary: 
Utilizing advanced nursing skills and knowledge, the Care Coordinator is responsible and accountable for coordinating care throughout the continuum of care for an assigned patient population. Care Coordination in the hospital and healthcare system is a collaborative practice model. In partnership with the patient, family, and other care givers, the Care Coordinator will work with the multidisciplinary team, Providers, Nurses, Social Workers, financial counselors, and other ancillary staff to actively facilitate those functions associated with moving the patient through the continuum of care. This role will support the continuity of care across the continuum by advocating for the needs of the patient and family and working with identified care team members to promote access to care, facilitate communication and provide effective resource coordination during care transitions to ensure continuity, quality and closure of gaps in care. Identifies and implements initiatives and opportunities to improve processes.
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting best outcomes.</li>
<li>Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.</li>
<li>Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.</li>
<li>Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.</li>
<li>Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.</li>
<li>Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns.</li>
<li>Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice.</li>
<li>Continuously inquires about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.</li>
<li>Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient/family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.</li>
</ul>
Care Coordination / Disease Management: 
<ul>
<li>Completes and analyzes comprehensive assessment with patient intake</li>
<li>Treatment plan coordination and management to include payors, supplies and equipment, medications, in-house services, other healthcare facilities and community resources/entities</li>
<li>Collaborates with the health care team on the plan of care, referrals and ongoing needs of the patients</li>
<li>Ensures consults, testing and procedures are sequenced in a manner that is appropriate to the patient's clinical condition and supports timely and efficient care delivery. Intervenes, resolves or escalates where barriers to service exist</li>
<li>Utilize disease-specific clinical pathways to ensure effective clinical / disease management</li>
<li>Assess the educational needs of patients, families, and caregivers taking into consideration barriers to care (e.g., literacy, language, cultural influences, comorbidities)</li>
<li>Ensure that education regarding the clinical / disease process has been provided by the health care team</li>
<li>Coach patients/families toward lifestyle changes and successful self-management of their chronic disease</li>
<li>Demonstrate customer-focused interpersonal skills, utilizing problem-solving processes and critical thinking</li>
<li>Facilitates communication and coordination of the plan of care with the Providers and the health care team</li>
<li>Involvement in the development of strategies and plans to maximize the most appropriate use of services in the assigned areas Resource Management:</li>
</ul>
Resource Management: 
<ul>
<li>After considering the relevant, evidence-based clinical information, support and advise patients, families and the organization in the care options that are most cost-effective</li>
<li>Navigate payor benefits and assist patients and families in understanding insurance plan benefits and financial impact with transition management and discharge planning</li>
<li>Understand impact on the organization and utilize knowledge of Diagnosis Related Groupings and estimated length of stay as guides when developing discharge plans</li>
<li>Understand the negative impact of readmissions on the patient and the health care system, and engage in review of root cause and implementing strategies to prevent readmission</li>
</ul>
Discharge Planning / Transition Management: 
<ul>
<li>Identifies and addresses actual and potential barriers in service or treatment and works with the appropriate resources across the continuum of care</li>
<li>Evaluates with the team, the patient's response to pharmacological and therapeutic treatment regimens</li>
<li>Works with multidisciplinary staff to ensure patient / family has received appropriate information and education prior to transition to the next level of care</li>
<li>Identify and solve problems related to discharge needs; implement a plan of care and coordinate a safe and timely discharge</li>
<li>Ensure / maintain plan consensus from patient / family, healthcare team and payor</li>
<li>Advocate, mediate and negotiate to formulate a cohesive plan for maintaining or enhancing patient's health status and moving the patient safely to the next level of care</li>
</ul>
Communication: 
<ul>
<li>Communicate and resolve conflicts with Providers, health care team members, community agencies, clients and families with diverse opinions, values, and religious/cultural ideals</li>
<li>Build therapeutic and trusting relationships with patients, families and caregivers through effective communication and listening skills</li>
<li>Continually communicate with patients and families, Providers, multidisciplinary team members and payors to facilitate coordination of clinical activities and to enhance the effect of a seamless transition from one level of care to another across the continuum</li>
<li>Managing Key Performance Indicators (as defined by the hiring manager):</li>
<li>Works to improve quality through reduction in treatment delays, use of clinical pathways and monitoring of quality indicators</li>
<li>Provide ongoing consultation and training to medical staff and other healthcare professionals on discharge and home care issues; participate in process improvement activities; identify barriers in service delivery systems and develop a process for improvement</li>
<li>Increase quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction while managing cost of care for targeted population</li>
<li>Collects, completes and submits statistical data in a timely manner</li>
</ul>
Professional Development: 
<ul>
<li>Remain current in EMTALA and regulatory requirements</li>
<li>Stay abreast of payor guidelines and standards</li>
<li>Stay abreast of community resources available to facilitate safe patient transitions of care</li>
<li>Remain current on clinical advancements related to primary patient population</li>
<li>Proactively seek to understand areas/roles outside of immediate area/role within the department</li>
<li>Community involvement and advocacy: participates in health fairs, appropriate professional organizations and educational speaking</li>
</ul>
How You’ll Be Successful: 
WORK EXPERIENCE
 <ul>
<li>At least 4 years Pediatric nursing, Case Management, Care Management, Care Coordination, Utilization Review, or Community-based nursing Required</li>
</ul>
EDUCATION
 <ul>
<li>Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience BSN Required</li>
</ul>
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
 <ul>
<li>Registered Nurse in the State of Texas Upon Hire Required</li>
<li>Accredited Case Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Care Coordination and Transition Management (CCTM)</li>
<li>Upon Hire Preferred</li>
<li>Effective 7/1/2023, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements Required</li>
</ul>
JOB PROFILE
 <ul>
<li>Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field</li>
<li>Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands, and the factors that differentiate the organization in the market</li>
<li>Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements</li>
<li>Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information</li>
<li>Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies</li>
<li>Works independently, receives minimal guidance</li>
<li>Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus</li>
</ul>
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
 <ul>
<li>Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.</li>
<li>Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.</li>
<li>Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.</li>
<li>Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.</li>
<li>Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.</li>
<li>Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.</li>
<li>Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.</li>
<li>Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.</li>
<li>Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.</li>
<li>Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.</li>
<li>Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.</li>
<li>Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.</li>
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NON-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
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<li>Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.</li>
<li>Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.</li>
<li>Meet patient and patient family needs; take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.</li>
<li>Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.</li>
<li>Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.</li>
<li>Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.</li>
<li>Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.</li>
<li>Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.</li>
<li>Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.</li>
<li>Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.</li>
<li>Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.</li>
<li>Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.</li>
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A Place Where You Belong
 
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
 
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You: 
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<li>Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.</li>
<li>4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)</li>
<li>Caregiver Leave</li>
<li>Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement</li>
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As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

Care Coordinator