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Children's Hospital Colorado Clinical Specialty Coordinator Pediatric Diabetes Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Job ID87491
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshospital Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs: http://www.choosecoloradosprings.com/
Job Overview
The Clinical Specialty Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) who coordinates and oversees a program specific in a defined specialty population. The Clinical Specialty Coordinator works across the continuum to develop, implement, and support quality improvement efforts that improve outcomes for the specialty practice.Areas of focus include program development, standardization of practice and documentation, communication, sharing of information, hand-offs, transitions, advocacy, patient and family guidance, education, resources, and specialty specific expertise. The Clinical Specialty Coordinator provides guidance and support to staff in the management, provision and coordination of care in their area of expertise.
Additional Information
Department Name: COS Pediatric Diabetes Center Job Status: Full time, 32 hours per week Shift: Typical working hours will be between 8am-5pm, M-F (8 hour shifts). Some flexibility will be needed to maintain clinic coverage.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Experience: Four years of nursing experience Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. Achievement and maintenance of certification below: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) If the applicant/team member does not have CDCES at time of hire, a plan to obtain certification will need to be in place with the applicant/team member's direct leader within 6 months of hire with the expectation that the certification exam will be taken once all accrediting body eligibility requirements are met. Successful completion of required internal training within six (6) months of hire or transition into role Licensure(s): Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Colorado is required. Professional Membership(s): Active membership in a professional nursing or healthcare organization is required. Preferred: Applicants with at least year experience working with patients with Type 1 Diabetes, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligible to sit for certification exam. Applicants with at least 1 year experience working with diabetes technology (CGM, pumps, etc.),
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to... For full info follow application link.
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