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Fetal Therapy Nurse Coordinator

Employer
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Jun 8, 2023

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Discipline
Other
Specialty
Perinatal
Position Type
Coordinator, Nurse
Hours
Full Time
Work Setting
Hospital / Medical Center

Job Details

Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)—named America’s 2022 Best Large Employer by Forbes—offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.


CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.


A Brief Overview
Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment from patient's initial referral through the patient care experience and ultimately post-delivery or treatment follow-up. Coordinates of patient services pre-consult, during initial consult and for the duration of care. Maintains relationships with referral physicians to assure appropriate contact, patient follow-up and maintenance of referral patterns. Responsible for the coordination of on-going care of obstetrical patients including relocation, appointment scheduling and on-going family support. Ensures referral to appropriate support services and educational opportunities with sub-specialists throughout the CHOP network and regionally. Possesses knowledge of perinatal standards, as well as fetal and neonatal surgical interventions and treatment.

What you will do

1. Develops and implements an ongoing plan for the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment program in conjunction with the Executive Director to include but not limited to assessment of internal and external resources and constraints for growth, current and projected service analysis, documentation criteria and program evaluation.

2. Provides/coordinates health care to Center patients/families in the hospital and outpatient clinic.

  • Assesses health status and identifies health care needs.
  • Develop/facilitate a comprehensive patient care management plan in collaboration with the medical team and other appropriate health care members.
  • Communicates plan of care and proactively manages/resolves to meet quality/cost standards.
  • Provide counseling and crisis intervention as necessary to patients/ families.
  • Foster continuity of care within the center and health care system (CHOP and HUP) and serve as a patient/family advocate.

3. Develops, maintains, expands and tracks physician/patient referral patterns.

  • Works closely with physician liaisons to maintain, expand and improve MD referral base through educational opportunities and CME courses
  • Maintains comprehensive weekly CFDT patient list for multidisciplinary team review including having ongoing knowledge and status reports on all active CFDT patients
  • Obtains consistent follow-up after evaluation and procedures through direct patient contact or via referring physician.
  • Works closely with the IS team to ensure the fetal database is functional and complete with appropriate patient information, demographics, clinical summaries and follow-up, as well as development of further statistical reporting and capture of CFDT patients, procedures and encounters.

4. Provide/coordinate care and management (which may include night and/or weekend responsibilities)

  • Provide instruction in disease process, medical plan, health and skill teaching to patient/family both independently and during the multidisciplinary team consult
  • Assess parent's psychosocial and support needs, initiating appropriate referrals.
  • Communicate patient status and ongoing plan of care to referring physician daily. Provide discharge summary to referring physician at time of discharge.
  • Collaborate with other health care team members, referring physician and family in planning and coordinating follow-up prior to discharge.
  • Participate in appropriate meetings relevant to patient's management, i.e. team meetings, center annual reunion.
  • Participate in the development of patient management plans to proactively manage and meet quality and cost standards.

5. EDUCATION - Contribute to the ongoing educational and professional development of staff, students and residents in the area of prenatal diagnosis, treatment and neonatal surgery.

  • Participate in educational activities which promote quality patient care.
  • Participate in community outreach educational programs.
  • Preceptor for nursing students.
  • Attend appropriate surgical management conferences.
  • Present at lectures, seminars and/or conferences.
  • Participate in the development of patient educational materials i.e. videos, web education, parent instructions, outreach materials etc.
  • Participate in regional CME conferences

6. CONSULTATION - Function as a consultant to nursing staff, physicians and others in the area of fetal and neonatal surgery as well as support and ancillary staff

  • Consult with health care providers within the hospital and community regarding practice standards.

7. RESEARCH

  • Contribute to expansion of the body of knowledge in the maternal-fetal-neonatal area.
  • Evaluate and disseminate research findings.
  • Utilize research findings in own practice and encourage staff to do the same.
  • Participate in clinical research.
  • Assist/maintain updates with commission on Human Research Projects.
  • Contribute to the literature.
  • In consultation with IS/data manager, prepare analysis and reports as needed.
  • 8. PROFESSIONALISM - Maintain current knowledge and competency in the area of fetal and neonatal surgery in professional practice.
  • Meet Department of Nursing and other regulatory agency requirements including licensure, quality improvement, infection and environmental control, and safety.
  • Participate in writing of standardized procedures, protocols, patient care guides and annual revisions.
  • Participate in professional organizations

Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required
  • Master's Degree Nursing Preferred

Experience Qualifications

  • At least five (5) years NICU and/or comprehensive perinatal experience Required and
  • Previous experience in complex clinical settings that required coordination of multiple services in a multidisciplinary fashion Required
  • Previous experience in teaching especially in academic settings and formal educational program development Preferred

Skills and Abilities

  • Advanced physical and psychosocial assessment skills for pregnant women, mother and children and families across all developmental levels.
  • Critical analysis and problem–solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently; ability to interpret laboratory and radiographic data.
  • Ability to work collaboratively through consultation with other health care team providers.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Englis

Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required


To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite—at any CHOP location, for any portion of time—must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Learn more.

CHOP also requires employees who work in patient care buildings to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)—named America’s 2022 Best Large Employer by Forbes—offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

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