Registered Nurse (RN)- Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator

Department: 36101 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Emergency Department: Pediatric Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This is currently a part-time position with variable hours Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 Pediatric Care Coordinator – Pediatric Emergency Department Winston-Salem, NC, United States Where You Will Work: The Brenner Pediatric Emergency department is composed of 24 beds with two of those being our dedicated Trauma Bays. The emergency department specializes in treating children up to age of 17 with a broad spectrum of illness and injuries including orthopedic, respiratory, cardiac, chronic illness, abuse, psychiatric care and of course trauma. We became a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in 2011 and have continuously upheld this Credential. We see approximately 600 plus traumas including burn activations a year in the department as we are also a dedicated Burn center. We offer a robust trauma program to our nursing staff that includes a trauma bootcamp, trauma team lead course, Trauma Nursing Core Course, and quarterly trauma simulations to ensure our staff have adequate training and knowledge to provide the upmost care to our community. We also have a growing SANE team that is available or on call to provide care to abused children. We pride ourselves on offering extraordinary and ever evolving care to our pediatric population while encouraging and providing areas of ongoing growth to our nursing staff. From free opportunities to obtain certifications such as pediatric advanced life support and neonatal resuscitation to national certifications with potential monetary gains up to 15% for completing a clinical pathway. Our Pediatric Emergency Department is not only a place that provides prestigious care we provide a family like atmosphere that promotes general wellbeing and a strong work/life balance. Come join our team you will be glad you did! Expectations We’re Looking For: Nurse, Registered (RN) Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • Bachelor's degree, BSN preferred • 2+ years ED experience • 2+ years pediatric experience Good communication skills • Computer skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Familiarity with patient care equipment Current CPR • Once obtained, maintain current NIHSS, PALS and/or ENPC, ACLS, TNCC and/or TNS, ECRN, and appropriate certification - for example CEN or CPEN. What You’ll Do: • The Pediatric Quality Coordinator (PQC) is responsible for leading and overseeing multidisciplinary teams to monitor and promote the improvement in the care of the pediatric emergency department using identified clinical indicators and outcomes.     In addition to responsibilities as a Nurse Clinician, the PQC will interface with ED, EMS, Trauma, Inpatient Pediatric, Advocate's Childrens' Hospital, and hospital-wide QI/PI activities. Major Responsibilities: PQC responsibilities 1)Responsible for implementing Pediatric Performance Improvement (P.I.) activities in the Emergency Department and throughout the continuum of care in the hospital. 2)Ensure and document pediatric continuing education of all Emergency Department professional staff. 3)Works with ED Shift Coordinators and ED Nursing Director to ensure compliance with documentation of the pediatric continuing education of all emergency department professional staff in accordance with standards 4)Works in conjunction with the multidisciplinary CQI committee to coordinate criteria-based review and follow-up with selected pediatric ED visits. Submission of a written CQI report to hospital and Region. Attendance at the EMS Region CQI subcommittee meetings as required. 5)Supports compliance of Facility Recognition Rules & Regulation from the Illinois Register for reference. Provision of CQI information to the Illinois Department of Public Health upon request. 6)Leads all preparations in pediatric codes or other emergency preparedness activities. Plans, oversees, and evaluates Pediatric Mock Codes on a quarterly basis. Conducts pediatric decontamination drills annually. Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum 1)Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs 2)Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort 3)Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed. 4)Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive quality, cost effective care 1)Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes 2)Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature. 3)Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives 4)Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety 5)Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit Patient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues. 1)Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary 2)Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model 1)Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care 2)Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for patients with complex problems 3)Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures fo