Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) - Med/Surg Post-Procedure - Days

Company: Community Health System
Location: Naples
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

It's a very exciting time for Physicians Regional Healthcare System! Physician's Regional is a growing health care system that is known for our cardiac and orthopedic programs. You'll be part of a team with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals that promotes a culture of empathy and innovation. You develop new ideas and solutions to challenges and we'll listen - and collaborate with you to make them a reality. Spend your working hours in beautiful Naples, FL with us. We can't wait to have you join your second family!

About the Job:

* Organizes and coordinates the activities of the department through the appropriate assignment of responsibilities, delegation of authority, and overall direction of workflow processes. Provides direction and motivation to assigned personnel
* Under the direction of the Director, supervises and coordinates the work activities of the professional and technical staff
* Monitors and evaluates the activities of the department personnel; provides management coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training and retraining, as necessary, to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Initiates progressive disciplinary action as needed
* Monitors and evaluates systems and processes. Initiates changes and improvements, as necessary, to ensure operational efficiency. Evaluates outcome of changes and expected improvements
* Monitors the quality of patient care to ensure the safety of the patient is maintained during all procedures and safety standards are adhered to
* Ensures quality assurance standards are followed. Ensures quality control tests are performed as required. Ensures department compliance to the Joint Commission and/or all applicable governmental agencies
* Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and calibrated. Reports equipment problems to department manager or service personnel as required
* Communicates with administration, medical staff, employees, and other departments to coordinate efforts, meet special needs, and address problems or concerns. Attends department meetings
* Establishes quality improvement, fiscal productivity, and patient satisfaction goals and objectives in conjunction with upper management
* If functioning with telemetry patients, demonstrates technical competency in gathering and communicating objective data such as EKG interpretation, advanced assessment and medication administration
* Conducts nurse leader rounds daily and physician rounds as needed
* Assures assignments are appropriate to patient acuity and skill level of nursing personnel
* Acts as a clinical resource person to staff to complete tasks assigned timely
* Functions as a direct care giver with patient assignment as needed
* Demonstrates ability to function as a department director in their absence
* Demonstrates ability to function as a house supervisor as needed

Job Requirements:

* FL RN License
* BLS Certification, ACLS preferred
* Minimum Two (2) years' experience in an acute care setting

Keywords: Community Health System, Cape Coral , Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) - Med/Surg Post-Procedure - Days, Other , Naples, Florida