Essential Job Functions: Coordinates care for children receiving outpatient services as well as respite and inpatient rehab, Coordinates communication between patient and family, internal and external service providers, Demonstrates an understanding of family centered care, patients medical diagnoses, prognosis, progress and implications for family support and education, Assists families with navigation related to medical services needs and reviews materials with multidisciplinary team as needed, Engages in advocacy for patient and empowered caregivers to assume independent skills in seeking and obtaining support and services for child, Demonstrates an understanding of the health care system, managed care and resource utilization, Refer patients and families to home care agencies related to private duty nursing, personal care assistance, and in home therapies, Advocates for the unmet needs of patients families across medical continuum, Provide necessary documentation to external agencies as needed including letters of medical necessity, WIC forms, care plans, FMLA documents, DME orders, and out of network authorizations, Effectively communicates financial and social needs, barriers, and issues to the multidisciplinary team, physicians and external agencies, Identifies families at high risk for child neglect or abuse and makes appropriate referrals, Be a resource for families to ease them through transitions and hardships, Acts to enhance understanding of CSH services and mission through development of relationships with community, service providers, and referral sources, Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job Summary: The Nurse Coordinator RN in Primary Care practice provides guidance for patients and families seeking services by serving as an active liaison between patients and families, medical subspecialists, therapies, insurance companies and community medical agencies within a family centered care model.