Clinical Administrative Coordinator - RN

Tufts Medicine•Boston, MA

19h

About The Position

The Clinical Administrative Coordinator works in coordination with the Clinical Nurse Manager/Director to ensure work is accomplished safely and effectively for assigned unit(s). The Coordinator develops nursing staff through mentoring, coaching, and education. The role provides nursing leadership and operational oversight, including directing staff activities, supporting quality patient care, and helping ensure policies, procedures, and standards are understood and followed. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Five years of nursing experience, including at least one year as a charge or lead nurse.
Additional certifications (such as ACLS or PALS) or state licensure relevant to the department and type of care provided may be required.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Ability to work in stressful situations and in a changing environment.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Technical and clinical expertise to serve as a resource for staff addressing patient care issues, directly and indirectly.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess the number and level of staff required to provide optimal quality patient care within budgetary constraints, and adjust staffing as necessary.
Prioritize and triage in collaboration with nursing staff to ensure effective use of patient care resources.
Mentor and coach nursing staff to support their professional development.
Educate staff on department and hospital policies, procedures, equipment, and supplies.
Support activities that ensure adherence to regulatory standards, clinical patient care standards, and established policies and procedures.
Participate in departmental and hospital committee meetings.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Maintain professional educational development related to evidence-based practice.
Maintain a reciprocal relationship with Clinical Managers/Directors to assure unit productivity.
Monitor and assess the need to secure additional supplies.
Round on assigned unit(s) and consult with nursing staff to verify patient needs are being met.
Assess and coordinate the flow of critical care patients to optimize resources.
Act rapidly and competently in emergency situations and follow hospital policies and procedures.
Ensure organizational policies, procedures, standards, and practices are communicated and followed by staff.
Identify and allocate resources according to budgetary expectations, benchmarking data, standards of nursing practice, and ethical principles of care.