Nurse Care Coordinator
Location: Camden New Jersey
Description: Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers is looking of Nurse Care Coordinator right now, this occupation will be placed in New Jersey. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. ORGANIZATION
The Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers is a strategic initiative aimed at improving the quality, capacity, and accessibility of the healthcare system for vulnerable populations in the City of Camden through community-based programming, outreach, health provider education, capacity building of primary care practices, data collection and evaluation, and building collaboration among key stakeholders. We are also committed to using data-driven program evaluation to influence and shape public policy. The Camden Coalition is a non-profit organization and is housed under the sponsorship of Cooper University Hospital. See www.camdenhealth.org for more information.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Coalition is seeking a Nurse Care Coordinator to coordinate the planning and implementation of a new grant funded initiative focusing on the reduction and risk of childhood obesity in Camden. Supported by the Campbell’s Foundation and in coordination with the Foundation’s multi-year Childhood Obesity and Hunger Program, this program will broadly focus on three primary components: 1) Group prenatal and well child visits in primary care offices in Camden using the Pregnancy & Parenting Partners (P3) model; 2) working with and engaging primary care providers, including school nurses, in educational opportunities and creative strategies targeting family nutrition and wellness; and 3) implementing a data collection and tracking system to collect BMI measures through schools. This individual will work directly with clinicians, clinic staff, patients, partnering organizations, Coalition staff, and the Campbell’s Foundation. This position will be an employee of Cooper Hospital and will report directly to the program’s Project Manager.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities of this position include:
Coordinate planning activities of the project; work
directly with clinicians and staff of Depts. of OB/GYN and Pediatrics at Cooper
in defining patient criteria, referral procedures, structure and content of
group visits (ensuring adherence to NFP standards and guidelines), data
collection, and other process details
Provide self care education to participating women,
including measuring height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, vital signs, and
infant growth development metrics; provide individual support to patients as
needed
Assist with medical care group visits; review
progress forms with patients; facilitate sharing of common questions, learning,
discussion, and support within the group setting
Work directly with Coalition staff in providing
family nutrition and wellness education to primary care providers and staff;
work with clinics and practices to implement innovative pilot strategies to
encourage healthy eating and food choices
Train school nurses to collect and input BMI data
into web-based tracking system
Assist with project data collection and evaluation
efforts
Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree in Nursing or closely related field preferred; Spanish language ability a
plus
Experience in maternal/child health services and working in urban communities preferred
Current NJ nursing license (in good standing) or ability to obtain NJ licensure within six months of hire
Superior organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail required; strong oral/written communication skills is a must
Candidates must have proven ability to work collaboratively and productively with clinicians, administrators, patients, and other individuals from various backgrounds, skill sets, and literacy levels
SALARY
Salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers.
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:06:15 GMT
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