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Children's National Hospital

Nurse Clinical Program Coordinator - Otolaryngology

Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Base pay range $82,347.20/yr - $137,238.40/yr

At Children's National Hospital, our world‑renowned team of pediatric ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists provides advanced, compassionate care for children with both common and complex ENT conditions. As a leading international referral center, we treat a wide range of disorders that affect hearing, speech, smell and taste. Families from across the globe trust our expertise in pediatric otolaryngology, from hearing restoration and voice therapy to airway reconstruction and aero‑digestive care. Our child‑focused approach combines cutting‑edge treatments with a warm, supportive environment — ensuring every child receives the highest level of care tailored to their unique needs.

The Clinical Program Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC. The Coordinator will coordinate nursing care and services for patients and family members in specific healthcare specialty encounters by telephonic, electronic, in‑person, and/or by mail. The Coordinator will consult with physicians and other healthcare providers to resolve health concerns, ensuring all nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

5 years nursing experience, including at least one year of recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting.

Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience, for example as a charge nurse, educator, preceptor, council chair/member, or advancement on the clinical ladder.

Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice

Participate in/support Shared Nursing Leadership.

Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence that supports ongoing Magnet designation.

Participate in internal and external committees, professional organizations, and community activities.

Support and participate in the Division of Nursing’s performance improvement process.

Identify, define, and report on measures consistent with Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) for ambulatory nursing practice.

Integrate evidence‑based practice and research into practice.

Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes.

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.

Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.

Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.

Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.

Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.

Attend carefully to important details — practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.

Patient Family‑Centered Care

Plan to consult and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other professional colleagues; involve patients and families in shared decision‑making; advocate for patient and family; access relevant health services.

Assume responsibility for clinical care of specific patient populations and area workflow; develop pertinent goals based on patient response to illness, health promotion and program expected outcomes; implement suitable, evidence‑based nursing interventions; provide careful and complete documentation of care provided.

Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in tele‑health services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data.

Provide health education based on patient/family learning preferences throughout a patient’s disease trajectory or health promotion; utilize expertise in cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes for patients/families.

Engage opportunities to act in the best interest of the patient/family, building trust and confidence, while upholding moral and legal standards of due care.

Coordinate mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care for wellness needs or health concerns; direct and participate in the development of patient‑care policies and protocols to advise and guide practice.

Resources and Work Environment

Establish and maintain medical equipment and supplies, including a plan to promote safe and effective use of equipment.

Ensure regulatory requirements are met and the area is constantly in readiness; keep updated on the application of health informatics systems such as diagnosis and treatment technology linked to patient care.

Apply knowledge of operations, financial principles, and resources to ensure quality and appropriate care services are delivered in a cost‑effective and safe manner.

Responsible for enhancing knowledge, skills, and abilities in clinical, legal, regulatory, and cultural competence associated with patient populations and community‑relevant care.

Employ critical attributes of effective collaboration to create, promote, and maintain an environment that supports successful partnership and high‑performance team outcomes.

Partners for Excellence

Facilitate interdisciplinary patient‑care rounds/conferences to review treatment goals and optimize outcomes.

Ensure accurate time, schedule, and alternate coverage to meet patients/families care and personal needs; participate in cross‑coverage of other areas when special needs arise.

Direct the flow of patients and staff to assure patients are adequately managed and the care environment runs smoothly.

Work in collaboration with professional staff including RNs, LPNs, PCTs and other unlicensed assistive personnel as manifested in the state practice act/guidelines and CNMC job descriptions.

Communicate and elevate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate to levels of individuals for resolution.

Participate in peer review for staff.

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