Job Description
Primary Location
Location C
Department
Amb Svcs Human Genetics
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
32
FTE
0.8
Employee Status
Regular
Registered Nurse II Human Genetics (Metabolic Disorders)
Human Genetics – Metabolic Disorders Program
Position Title: Registered Nurse II
Schedule: Days | 32 Hours per Week (4 Days Per Week) One weekday off each week; day off may vary based on clinic schedules.
Hours: Typically, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with flexibility based on clinic needs
Location: 80% Burnet campus and travel to Mason, and Liberty Campuses,
Make a Difference for Children with Rare Metabolic Disorders
At Cincinnati Children’s our Human Genetics team provides comprehensive care for children with rare inherited metabolic conditions. These disorders require highly specialized treatment, ongoing monitoring, and close collaboration among providers, dietitians, nurses, patients, and families.
We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organized Registered Nurse II to join our Human Genetics Metabolic Disorders team. This role supports patients and families navigating complex diagnoses while serving as a critical member of a multidisciplinary care team.
The nurse will work closely with three physician providers, two Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and two full-time metabolic dietitians to coordinate care and support patients throughout their treatment journey.
About the Patient Population
The Metabolic Disorders Program primarily serves infants and young children diagnosed with rare inherited metabolic disorders, including:
- Disorders of protein metabolism, including Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Carbohydrate and energy metabolism disorders, including Glycogen Storage Disease
- Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders
- Metabolic /mitochondrial program and 22Q
- Other rare inherited metabolic conditions
Treatment plans may include:
- Specialized medical formulas
- Dietary supplements
- Prescription medications
- Nutritional management and monitoring
- Long-term care coordination
Position Overview
This role combines direct patient care, clinic support, care coordination, and office-based nursing responsibilities. The RN will attend clinic sessions alongside providers and play an essential role in ensuring patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care.
Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, independent decision-making, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Support
- Prepare for clinic visits by ensuring all necessary records, laboratory results, and diagnostic testing are available
- Attend clinic appointments with providers
- Assist with patient assessments and clinical documentation
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, nutrition plans, and follow-up care
- Support patient discharge planning and care coordination
Care Coordination
- Coordinate care among providers, dietitians, specialty pharmacies, insurance companies, and medication manufacturers
- Monitor laboratory results and communicate findings to providers and families
- Assist with medication management and prior authorization processes
- Facilitate referrals and follow-up appointments
Telephone Triage and Office-Based Nursing
- Triage sick patient calls and electronic messages
- Respond to patient and family concerns
- Manage ongoing communication with families regarding treatment plans and laboratory monitoring
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation
Qualifications
Required
BSN
Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Ohio or Multistate Compact License. Will need to obtain a Multistate Compact License if hired.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
- Strong organizational, communication, and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology platforms
Preferred
- Pediatric nursing experience
- 5 years nursing experience
- Outpatient or ambulatory care experience
- Care coordination experience
- Experience working with complex chronic conditions
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Passionate about supporting children and families with complex medical needs
Why Cincinnati Children's?
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic, team-based approach to caring for patients and families while advancing science, discovery, and innovation.
Our nurses play a critical role in helping families navigate complex medical conditions while delivering compassionate, family-centered care.
As a Magnet-designated organization, Cincinnati Children’s is recognized nationally for nursing excellence and our commitment to professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Compliance - Patient Services Staff - Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.
- Interprofessional Practice - Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice.
- Clinical inquiry & performance review to improve practice - Follows standards and guidelines; implements clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others; recognizes the need for further learning to improve patient care; recognizes routine or obvious changing patient situation (e.g., deterioration, crisis); in unusual care situations, seeks help when needed to identify patient problem. Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote safe and ethical practice using the nursing process. Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others. Facilitates learning by assisting with peer and student learning experiences. Works with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices.
- Uses systems thinking - Sees the pieces or components; sees patient and family within the isolated environment of the unit; sees self as key resource to support the family through the healthcare experience through care coordination. Sustains a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Supports leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Monitors and complies with safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Is mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.
- Patient Care - Age Specific and Culturally Inclusive - Consistently integrates age specific and culturally inclusive concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
- Collaborates with team using shared decision making - Is receptive to the contributions of the interdisciplinary team in team meetings and discussion regarding patient issues. Participates in shared governance at the point-of-care as a member of unit-based councils or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision making (reading minutes, giving feedback and implementing council decisions).
- Clinical judgment when performing caring practices - Collects clinical data; follow algorithms, decision trees, and protocols. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions; uses available resources as needed. Documents plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes. Focuses on the usual and customary needs of the patient and family; anticipates future needs; bases care on standards and protocols; maintains a safe physical environment; acknowledges death as a potential outcome. Consistently integrates age specific concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Using self-management support, develops care goals and actions through partnerships with patients and families. Facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based on the plan of care goals, and the needs of the patient and family; uses teach back to evaluate effectiveness.
- Exhibits advocacy, moral agency and response to inclusion - Works on behalf of patient and family; assesses personal values; aware of ethical conflicts/issues that may surface in clinical setting; makes ethical/moral decisions based on rules; represents patient when patient cannot represent self; aware of patients' rights. Assesses cultural inclusion. Recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient/family experience and incorporates culturally inclusive concepts into patient care.
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
