Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse coordinates and supervises nursing care and related activities on an assigned unit. The role provides direct patient care and direct supervision to assigned personnel, while supporting high-quality, safe, patient-centered, and cost-effective care. The coordinator contributes to quality and safety improvements, patient satisfaction, and effective use of unit resources. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment on the Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center. The scheduled shift is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with up to every other weekend and holiday rotation; the position is scheduled for 36 hours per week.

The coordinator assists with staff orientation and integration, performance appraisals, staffing schedules, supply orders, patient and bed triage, and appropriate handling of performance issues. The role communicates operational and patient-care information, supports nursing policies and Magnet philosophies, promotes evidence-based practice and professional growth, mentors and delegates to staff, and helps ensure regulatory compliance. The coordinator also follows up on unit incidents, supports resolution of patient and family concerns, and ensures appropriate documentation and follow-through.

Required qualifications include enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in nursing, graduation from a nursing specialty training program, at least two years of nursing experience, Basic Life Support certification, and a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license. A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in nursing.
• Graduation from a nursing specialty training program.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Skills in budgeting, communication, group problem solving, interpersonal communication, organizing, precepting, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise nursing care and activities on the assigned unit.
• Provide direct patient care and direct supervision to assigned personnel.
• Assist with the orientation and integration of new employees.
• Assist in developing, initiating, and supporting unit-level improvements to promote high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care.
• Conduct performance appraisals, monitor absenteeism, order supplies, schedule 24-hour staffing, and coordinate patient and bed triage where appropriate.
• Assist with addressing performance problems and initiate the disciplinary process as appropriate.
• Communicate pertinent patient-care and operational information to appropriate personnel, and promptly communicate significant unit issues to the Operations Manager.
• Participate in formulating nursing policies and goals, as well as policies affecting other departments.
• Communicate and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff as required.
• Support Magnet philosophies, including a healthy work environment, professional growth, and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
• Provide feedback on professional practice issues and facilitate evidence-based practices 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 with patient-focused service rounds on the assigned unit.
• Follow up on incidents occurring on the assigned unit and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-through.
• Optimize customer interactions and contribute to patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, with three medical plan choices.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off accrual 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, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program with care referrals, 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.
• Well-being resources, education, and support through Geisinger's Center for Well-being.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Employee Resource Groups and community involvement opportunities.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Canopy Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and campus security guards/K9 program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level