CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR (Ambulatory Care- Pediatric Medical Specialties- Pediatric Diabetes Clinic)

Provide safe, effective, and specialized nursing care in the ambulatory care Pediatric Diabetes clinic.

Clinical duties include:

• Coordinate and provide focused nursing care in an ambulatory care setting for pediatric and adult patients and families for the Pediatric Diabetes patient population at the University of Michigan.
• Active participation in collaborative problem solving with multidisciplinary teams across practice settings and the continuum of care both within and external to Michigan Medicine.
• Support and provide patient care in the clinic setting with inclusive of patient and family education and care coordination in group and individual sessions.
• Develop and implement educational materials, standards, methods, and tools to improve patient care.
• Acts on behalf of patients and families to ensure care that is safe and appropriate with consideration for values, diversity, and human rights.
• Provides telephone management which includes triage of calls from patients, caregivers, clinicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives at the institutional, local, state, regional, national, and/or international level.
• Provide education to relevant representatives from community agencies and school leaders.
• Coordinate activities for the pediatric diabetes self-management education program certified by the State of Michigan which includes:
  • Monitoring program standards
  • Maintaining clinical database
  • Submission of annual report
• Maintain a high level of professional conduct with minimal direct supervision and be highly motivated to provide excellent care and patient advocacy.

Expectations

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills through use of the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability including a good attendance record with punctuality.
• Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability for example, completion of work, mandatories, and goal setting within established timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Nursing - OR - Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing
• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum three (3) years nursing experience.
• Three (3) years within the last five (5) years Pediatric RN experience
• BLS certification

NOTE: To be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications

• Current certification as a Diabetes Educator
• Minimum one (1) year recent (within the last five years) ambulatory care RN experience
• Demonstrated experience with pediatric diabetes population
• Experience developing patient education materials
• Experience with MiChart, EPIC, Cisco Finesse, Word, and Excel

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Hourly range for RSAM Competent, Registered Nurses $43.10-$67.03/ hour

Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour

Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour

Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour

Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour

Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour

Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

The benefit package includes:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift; Monday-Friday (hours are variable), due to patient needs and volume demands, weekends and holidays.

Location: University of Michigan Campus and other work locations as needed to support patient populations seen in other locations.