Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Trauma Unit
About The Position
The Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse coordinates and supervises nursing care and unit activities while providing direct patient care. The role supports high-quality, safe, cost-effective care and positive patient experiences, and helps develop and implement unit-level improvements. The coordinator also provides direct supervision to assigned personnel and supports the orientation and integration of new employees. Responsibilities include performance appraisals, monitoring absenteeism, ordering supplies, scheduling 24-hour staffing, and patient and bed triage where appropriate. The coordinator communicates operational and patient-care information, interprets policies and regulations, assists with performance and patient or family concerns, mentors staff, promotes evidence-based practice and research, and helps ensure regulatory compliance and effective use of resources. The position works in a clinical environment and is based at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Hours are 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with flexibility according to business needs.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing program.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
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 schedule 24-hour staffing.
- Perform 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, including policies affecting other departments.
- Communicate and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff.
- 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.
- Ensure effective, efficient, and cost-effective use of physical, financial, and human resources.
- Assist with prevention and resolution of 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 promote high-quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care.
- Help ensure the highest level of care and optimize customer interactions to maximize patient satisfaction.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage 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 employer contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Paid time off plan with accrual.
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement 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 with childcare, eldercare, and pet-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 of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
