RN Coordinator Pediatric Fetal Cardiovascular

The Nurse Coordinator serves in a navigation role and directs care to the patients referred to the Pediatric Heart Center (PHC), primarily coordinating care within the Fetal Cardiovascular Program. This clinician is experienced and highly skilled with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of pregnancy complications and/or congenital anomalies, the major treatment modalities, symptom management, surgical care and patient education. Under general supervision of the Medical Directors of the Fetal Cardiovascular Program, the nurse works independently to coordinate the clinical care for women referred to the program and their fetuses/newborns. S/he will utilize a high level of clinical knowledge to screen patient referrals, triage telephone calls and emails from patients/families; review outside medical records, coordinate patient evaluations, perform duties consistent with follow up care for patients as requested by the PHC providers, ensure efficient patient care flow during clinics both at Mission Bay and at outreach sites, act as the liaison between the inpatient and outpatient nursing staff to ensure continuity of care for patients and their families, and assist in the coordination of planned deliveries of established patients and fetal surgical procedures. 

They consistently project a professional and courteous demeanor and demonstrates an ability to participate as an integral part of the team to maintain the overall quality of care provided by the Pediatric Heart Center and the patients shared with the Fetal Treatment Center.

The nurse utilizes an interdisciplinary approach across the continuum of care with adherence to National Patient Safety Goals set forth by regulatory requirements. The nurse is responsible for bringing together the multidisciplinary efforts of the Surgeons, Radiologists, Perinatologists, Cardiologists, Advance Health Practitioners, Clinic Staff, Residents, Fellow, IP Nursing Staff, Genetics, Social Work, Pharmacy and all other ancillary and support departments to ensure a high quality, coordinated, and satisfying experience for the patient.