Primary Location
Location E 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 or III – Human Genetics
Full-Time 32 hours / week
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children with Rare Genetic Conditions
Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse II or III to join our Human Genetics team, supporting our Lysosomal Storage Disease Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about caring for children and adults and families with complex, rare genetic and metabolic conditions.
Working alongside a collaborative team of Genetic Counselors (GCs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), physicians, and other healthcare professionals, this nurse will play an important role in coordinating comprehensive patient care, supporting disease-specific treatment plans, and serving as a trusted resource for patients and families.
This position offers a combination of clinical responsibilities in the outpatient setting and office-based care coordination. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive nurse who enjoys building relationships, advocating for patients, navigating complex healthcare needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Patient Coordination
Serve as a primary clinical point of contact for patients and families diagnosed with lysosomal storage disorders, including Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, Pompe disease, MPS disorders, and other rare metabolic conditions.
Provide nursing support during outpatient clinic visits and coordinate ongoing patient care in collaboration with Genetic Counselors, APRNs, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
Coordinate comprehensive, longitudinal care plans across multiple specialties, including genetics, neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, orthopedics, rehabilitation services, and primary care.
Facilitate referrals, consultations, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments to promote continuity of care.
Monitor disease progression, treatment response, and emerging clinical concerns, communicating changes to the medical team.
Assist providers in developing individualized treatment plans based on disease-specific needs and patient goals.
Treatment & Therapy Coordination
Coordinate the initiation and ongoing management of enzyme replacement therapies (ERT), substrate reduction therapies, and other disease-specific treatments.
Collaborate with home infusion agencies, specialty pharmacies, infusion centers, insurance providers, and pharmaceutical support programs to facilitate timely and uninterrupted treatment.
Monitor treatment adherence and identify barriers to medication access or administration.
Assess and coordinate follow-up for infusion-related concerns, adverse events, trouble shooting with access ports and treatment complications in collaboration with the medical team.
Track treatment schedules and ensure appropriate laboratory monitoring is completed according to established protocols.
Patient & Family Advocacy
Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and families navigating complex healthcare needs.
Assist families in accessing community, educational, financial, and psychosocial resources.
Advocate for patient needs related to school accommodations, therapy services, durable medical equipment, and community support.
Facilitate transitions of care between pediatric and adult healthcare systems.
Support patients and families during hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and significant changes in clinical status.
Build meaningful relationships with patients and families while providing education, guidance, and ongoing support throughout their healthcare journey.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
5 years nursing experience
Current Ohio RN license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pediatric nursing experience.
Experience in genetics, metabolic…