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. The coordinator supports unit-level improvements that promote high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care and helps ensure excellent patient interactions and satisfaction. The role provides direct supervision to assigned personnel, supports new employee orientation and integration, and serves as a resource and mentor to unit staff. The coordinator helps manage staffing, patient and bed triage, supplies, performance appraisals, absenteeism, and performance concerns. The role communicates information about patient care and unit operations, supports nursing policies and evidence-based practice, promotes professional growth and patient and family involvement, and helps ensure regulatory compliance and effective use of resources. The position also supports the resolution of patient and family concerns, follows up on unit incidents, and ensures appropriate documentation. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and may flex to business needs. The position is based at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and is a regular role scheduled for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

At least 2 years of nursing experience as a registered nurse.
Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing program.
Basic Life Support certification.
Active Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
Skills in budgeting, communication, group problem solving, interpersonal communication, organizing, precepting, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and supervise assigned personnel.
Assist with orientation and integration of new employees.
Conduct performance appraisals and monitor absenteeism.
Order supplies and coordinate 24-hour staffing schedules.
Participate in patient and bed triage where appropriate.
Assist with performance problems and initiate the disciplinary process as appropriate.
Communicate pertinent patient-care and operational information to appropriate personnel.
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.
Communicate significant unit issues to the Operations Manager in a timely manner.
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 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.
Assist the Operations Manager with patient-focused service rounds on the assigned unit.
Follow up on incidents occurring on the assigned unit.
Ensure proper documentation and follow-through.
Coordinate and supervise nursing care and activities on the assigned unit.
Assist in developing, initiating, and supporting unit-level improvements that facilitate high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care.
Ensure a high level of care and optimize customer interactions to maximize patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
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 accrual plan.
Tuition reimbursement 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 with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including 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 up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.