The Pulmonology Specialty Nurse/Cystic Fibrosis Coordinator is responsible for an area of specialized nursing practice within the division of pulmonology. This nurse will be responsible for phone triage, scheduling questions, insurance authorization, letters, relaying imaging findings after discussing with providers, and responding to Nemours portal messages for pulmonology and CF patients. This Specialty Nurse will additionally participate in patient and family education regarding common pulmonology and cystic fibrosis diagnoses. As the Cystic Fibrosis Coordinator this nurse will be responsible for the coordination of patient care, including carrying out medical care plans, educating patients and families, and communicating with the multidisciplinary CF team. The specialty nurse will utilize the nursing process as a basis for providing and evaluating nursing care. Candidates should have excellent time management skills, be a proactive worker, work well in a team environment, and possess the desire to engage in pulmonology and cystic fibrosis patient care.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient progress and revision of interdisciplinary plan of care related to patient needs.
2. Identifies patient/family need for further resources and initiates appropriate teaching and/or referrals.
3. Participates in responding to patient phone calls. Explains treatment regimens to patient/family after having discussed with the physician or advanced practice provider.
4. Demonstrates ability to share clinical knowledge with other members of the health care team; works collaboratively with Nursing Education Department to share subspecialty knowledge with nursing staff.
5. Acts as a liaison between families and members of the health care team.
6. Utilizes specialized body of knowledge and technical skills in nursing practice related to subspecialty in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policy and protocol.
7. Participates in the development of standards of care for the specialty patient population.
8. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of all ages; neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults.
9. Recognizes and identifies own learning needs and responsibility for continual development; strives to increase knowledge and identifies goals for professional growth.
10. Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality/Process Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations, and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation.

Qualifications:

• BSN required
• American Heart Association BLS required
• Active Delaware or compact nursing license required
• Pediatric nursing experience required. Prior pulmonology or cystic fibrosis nursing experience preferred