RN Nursing Coordinator – Pediatric Nephrology Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Description Pediatric Nephrology Nurse Coordinator Job Summary:

The Pediatric Nephrology Nurse Coordinator provides specialized clinical and administrative nursing care coordination in support of the Pediatric Nephrology program. This role is responsible for comprehensive patient-centered support including clinical communication, care coordination, patient and family education, and process improvement activities. Areas of focus include medication management, patient communication, diagnostics coordination, and care planning. About Your Role As a

Pediatric Nephrology Nurse Coordinator:

You will serve as a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, supporting patients and families through complex care coordination. Your responsibilities include managing patient communications, supporting clinical decision-making, and ensuring continuity of care. You will leverage nursing expertise to improve patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.

Description of Job Responsibilities :

Patient Status and Care Needs Assessment

• Supports patient care through MyChart Inbasket management, including handling prescription refill requests and responding to patient phone calls.
• Coordinates ABPM (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring) placements and downloads.
• Communicates lab-reviewed medication changes to families, as directed by physicians.
• Participates in clinic and care coordination with the interdisciplinary team to assess and address both acute and long-term patient needs.
• Schedules and coordinates kidney biopsies. Collaboration, Teaching, and Communication
• Triages new referrals in collaboration with the Patient Access Center (PAC) team.
• Orders and uploads Litholink lab kits and results.
• Provides education and communicates with patients and families regarding treatment plans, medication updates, and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares school-related documentation such as letters for water bottles and bathroom breaks, and coordinates school communications in collaboration with the hospital school when appropriate.
• Generates dental clearance letters and vaccine tracking (e.g., flu, PCV23) as part of comprehensive patient care. Data Collection and Quality Improvement
• Tracks and uploads patient lab and diagnostic data into appropriate registries and databases.
• Monitors patient outcomes and participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Reviews trends in patient data to recommend protocol adjustments or care plan improvements. Discharge Planning and Care Continuity
• Coordinates prior authorizations for medications and procedures.
• Works closely with care providers to manage transitions of care and ensure comprehensive discharge planning.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and connects families with necessary resources, such as home health services or medical equipment providers.
• Documents all coordination activities and communication with providers and families in the patient’s medical record. Professional Development and Nursing Leadership
• Stays current with best practices in pediatric nephrology nursing through continued education and professional development.
• Participates in internal inservices and represents nursing excellence through adherence to professional standards and the nursing process. This position will be 40 hours/week
• Monday through Friday.

Working hours will typically be 8am to 4:30pm. No weekends or holidays are required. Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

Provides clinical administrative nursing care coordination in support of a patient care area. Duties include one or more of the following care coordination, discharge planning, data analysis and performance metrics, and patient/staff education.

Responsibilities:

1. Assesses patient status of a specialized population. Rounds with an interdisciplinary health care team to determine patient care needs and coordinate ongoing acute care and long-term needs. Uses expertise and experience in specialty practice to facilitate patient care. Acts as a liaison between the patient, family and health care team to communicate patient care needs including coordination of patient/family care conferences. 2. Collaborates with health care team to provide information and resources to facilitate patient care. Provides inservices and formal presentations to nursing, medical and ancillary staff on topics related to the specialized patient population. Assist staff in the development of patient education materials for the patient population. Perform patient teaching related to specific topics and patient needs. Documents patient teaching in the medical record in the appropriate sections 3. Collects data related to specialized patient population and analyzes for trends. Enters data or coordinates its entry into databases and registries for benchmarking purposes. Participates in performance improvement activities to promote quality patient care. Analyzes data for trends and makes suggestions for revisions to patient care protocols for the patient population. Monitors outcomes of care for patient population and collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team on evaluation of outcomes. 4. Coordinates patient care for post-hospitalization care and discharge planning. Makes referrals to other care providers during acute care episode and for post-discharge care. Communicates discharge needs to interdisciplinary health care team, patient and family. Coordinates appointments with clinics, outside referral sources, home care, durable medical equipment providers and other providers to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Attends care conferences and interdisciplinary care rounds. Documents care planning and communication with health care providers in the medical record. 5. Promotes own professional development through attending inservices and presentations. Keeps current in practice through conferences, reading current literature and research. Role models professional nursing practice to others through use of the nursing process and professional behaviors Other Information Other information:

Education Requirements:

• Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Five (5) years of professional nursing experience.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details Legal Employer:

STATE Entity:

UNC Medical Center Organization Unit:

Childrens Clinic Support Svcs Work Type:

Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:

40.00

Salary Range:

$35.52

• $51.

05 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:

Onsite Work Schedule:

Day Job Location of Job:

US:

NC:

Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

Yes This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.