ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida. Job Summary: The Nurse Coordinator coordinates the needs of children with chronic/complex medical issues in ChildNet’s care in cooperation with the medical coordination unit, case managers, foster parents, and congregate care providers. Essential Functions: The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide. • Guide intake and placement decisions by screening medically complex children upon entrance into ChildNet’s care. Provide guidance to Intake staff in obtaining medical history from parents and medical providers. • Assist caregivers in identifying medical specialists, scheduling appointments, and following physician’s recommendations for care. Provide medical care training and support to foster parents, including obtaining medical equipment and supplies. • Act as a liaison between medical professionals and caregivers. • Audit case files quarterly to ensure children receive necessary medical care and documentation is completed. Submit referrals to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). • Maintain accurate records of all children with a medical diagnosis. • Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS: Years of Experience: • Two (2) years of experience in Nursing preferred. Education/Licenses/Certifications: • Associates Degree in Nursing • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. IMPORTANT NOTES: ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).