Job Opening ID

250370

Working Title

CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR (Fetal Care Coordinator)

Job Title

CLIN CARE COORD COMPETENT-NE

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM CW Fetal Diagnostic Center

Posting Begin/End Date

6/14/2024 - 6/28/2024

Career Interest

Nursing- All Nursing

Nursing- Women's Birthing Center

Summary

The Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center (FDTC) is a multi-disciplinary program that cares for mothers and their babies with congenital abnormalities. The FDTC is currently seeking an experienced nurse as a Clinical Care Coordinator, who will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the patient?s care from the initial referral through the patient care experience at Michigan Medicine. The Clinical Care Coordinator will promote open communication amongst the multidisciplinary team and enhance collaborative relationships with referring physicians. They will assess and address both medical and psychosocial needs in a patient-centered manner. They will participate in the tripartite mission of the FDTC which includes clinical care, education, and research. In their cover letter, qualified RN candidates will provide a summary to describe their general knowledge of neonatal and/or obstetric conditions, as well as their potential for learning the fetal and neonatal surgical interventions and treatment offered at Michigan Medicine.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• Assesses health status and identifies needs of FDTC patients with specific focus on those requiring specialized antenatal fetal care, and neonatal surgical or intensive care.
• Reviews patient records and performs patient intake/follow-up in advance of patient clinical appointments in FDTC. Intakes may be via phone, virtual platform, or in-person
• Maintains complete and accurate patient records
• Facilitates the development and execution of comprehensive and individualized management plan
• Oversees care coordination for FDTC complex fetal patients, maintaining a comprehensive patient list
• Advocates for individual patient needs by incorporating patient values in care planning
• Utilizes resources across the health system to coordinate clinical care
• Respond to patient treatment-related phone calls and inbasket messages
• Assists physicians with clinical activities and procedures, as needed.
• Assists with the development of educational materials for specific disease diagnoses and program descriptions for patients and providers
• Provides education for parents/families and referring providers
• Provides phone and written follow-up for patients returning to their referring physician for care
• Provides professional support/education to staff involved with FDTC (such as physicians, sonographers, Pediatric surgery clinic staff, VVWH OB clinic, VVWH OR)
• Collaborates effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Utilizes strong critical thinking and clinical judgment to troubleshoot and problem-solve system barriers to clinical care
• Participates in collaborative research projects with multi-departmental staff
• Participates in data collection including FDTC registry and other QA/QI endeavors for the FDTC
• Maintains records and assists with subjects enrolled in clinical trials
• Supports the advancement of the FDTC enterprise through participation in education, research, outreach, and marketing
• Other nursing duties as assigned. This may include supporting the antenatal testing or fetal therapy CCC teams for unanticipated absences.

Nursing Specific Info

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Hourly range for RSAM Registered Nurses $39.47 - $61.39 / hour

Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour

Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour

Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour

Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour

Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour

Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

The benefit package includes:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

Required Qualifications*

Required Educational Requirement; applicant must meet one of the following:

Bachelors degree in Nursing OR

Associates degree or diploma in Nursing and a Masters degree or higher in Nursing

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.

Minimum of 5 (five) years within the last 7 (seven) years practice as an RN in an inpatient or outpatient perinatal setting, including complex high-risk antenatal care.

Participation in unit activities that demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively and positively contribute within a multidisciplinary team

Experience with patient and staff education

Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to function independently and as a team member

Must demonstrate expert communication, organization, and prioritization skills

Demonstrated accountability/dependability as evidenced, for example, by a stellar attendance record; by completion of mandatories and unit-based competencies within an established time frame; by meeting deadlines and completing required work

Demonstrated agility in managing rapidly changing situations effectively

Must possess excellent customer service skills

Competent computer skills

Demonstrated competency in fetal monitoring interpretation; successful completion of the AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course. Successful completion within 6 months.

Certification in inpatient obstetric nursing or inpatient antepartum nursing. Successful completion within 1 year of hire date.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Advanced Michart skills such as developing order sets, or smart phrases.
• REDCap experience preferred ? Experience with data entry for QA / QI or research projects
• Experience with virtual visits Work Schedule

Work Schedule

Hours: Generally 7:30am- 4pm M-F 40 hours/week option with variable/flexible scheduling to accommodate unit needs

Potential for some holidays/weekends

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.