Clinical Nurse Coordinator-Neurology Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req23696)

Description

General Summary of Position
Provides nursing coordination for patients in the Department of Neurology. Facilitates the operational management and administration of those activities which promote the delivery of safe, efficient and therapeutically effective care to an ambulatory population. Provides direct and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process to assist with patient care, under the supervision of the attending physicians. Provides patient and family education, facilitates QA/QI activities, in-service for nursing and non-nursing personnel, and assists with research protocols as indicated.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include: -Multidisciplinary clinic coordination, supporting six Neuromuscular providers, specializing in diseases including muscular dystrophies and ALS -Assists patients in navigating their healthcare experience, including connecting them with resources in and out of the healthcare system -Clinical leader in multidisciplinary clinic's partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and ALS Association -Assists in connecting patients to research opportunities where available and site-specific clinical trial

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required and
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred and
• CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. required
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience

• 3-4 years Patient care experience, preferably in neurology (nursing), involving supervising nursing staff and designing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures relating to ambulatory care. required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current R.N. licensure in the District of Columbia and Virginia. Upon Hire required and
• BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires and experienced nurse, familiar with outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
• Skilled in the application and modification of the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to facilitate communication and treatment between physicians, ancillary staff, and patients.
• Strong personal computer and word processing skills.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.