Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Teaching Telemetry Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse coordinates and supervises nursing care and activities on an assigned unit while also providing direct patient care and direct supervision to assigned personnel. The role supports orientation and integration of new employees, conducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, coordinates 24-hour staffing, and supports patient and bed triage where appropriate. It assists with performance concerns and disciplinary processes, communicates operational and patient-care information, and participates in the development of nursing policies and goals. The coordinator serves as a resource and mentor for unit staff, promotes evidence-based practice and research, supports professional growth and a healthy work environment, and helps ensure regulatory compliance. The role assists with unit-level improvements to deliver high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care; promotes patient satisfaction and patient- and family-centered care; helps address patient and family concerns; and follows up on unit incidents with appropriate documentation. The position works in a clinical environment and hours are 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with flexibility to meet business needs. Geisinger Wyoming Valley is an ANCC Magnet-recognized organization. The posting lists a minimum hiring rate of $41.41, increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7, and a hiring incentive of up to $26,000 for eligible candidates.

Requirements

At least 2 years of nursing experience as an RN.
Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing program.
Basic Life Support certification.
Current Licensed Registered Nurse credential for Pennsylvania.
Skills in budgeting, communication, group problem solving, interpersonal communication, organizing, precepting, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and directly supervise assigned personnel.
Coordinate and supervise the delivery of nursing care and activities on the assigned unit.
Assist with orientation and integration of new employees.
Conduct performance appraisals and monitor absenteeism.
Order supplies and coordinate 24-hour staffing, patient triage, and bed triage where appropriate.
Assist with performance problems and initiate the disciplinary process as appropriate.
Communicate patient-care and operational information to appropriate personnel and report significant unit issues to the Operations Manager in a timely manner.
Participate in formulating nursing policies and goals and policies affecting other departments.
Communicate and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff.
Support a healthy work environment, professional growth, and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
Provide feedback on professional practice issues and facilitate evidence-based practice and research activities.
Serve as a resource for unit issues, mentor staff, delegate actions as appropriate, and foster staff participation.
Ensure staff meet regulatory requirements.
Promote effective, efficient, and cost-effective use of physical, financial, and human resources.
Assist with preventing and resolving patient and family concerns and conduct patient-focused service rounds with the Operations Manager.
Follow up on incidents on the assigned unit and ensure proper documentation and follow-through.
Assist in developing, initiating, and supporting unit-level improvements that promote high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care.
Optimize customer interactions to maximize patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, with three medical plan choices.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, and a health savings account with an employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership and discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.