Coordinator of Blood Mgt. & Bloodless Medicine Program

Montefiore Nyack Hospital•Village of Nyack, NY

77d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the primary function of a nurse leader in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient outcomes under the direction of the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, with direct oversight of the Patient Blood Management and Bloodless Medicine Program. Establishes systems and processes to evaluate program effectiveness and implements strategies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. Coordinates patient services and communication across the organization related to blood management and bloodless medicine, working with interdisciplinary team members to support optimal care. Promotes and supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital and Division of Nursing. Grows, expands, and maintains the program, coordinates care, and serves as the primary point of contact for physicians, patients, staff, and physician office staff. Influences policies that achieve health equity, promote wellness, and protect against inequity for marginalized and underrepresented communities. The role participates in activities supporting the hospital mission and works collaboratively with nursing staff, other disciplines, community organizations, and hospital leaders. Responsibilities include contributing to evidence-based practice and quality improvement; evaluating care quality, effectiveness, outcomes, and nursing services administration; participating in committees and strategic initiatives; and developing, implementing, communicating, and monitoring departmental policies and procedures. The position works in a clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated facility, with constant exposure to medical gases, electrical equipment, and patients with infectious disease; precautionary measures are practiced. The role may involve non-standard or irregular hours. Physical demands include full range of motion, visual and aural acuity, hand and finger dexterity, extended periods of sitting, standing, or walking, and lifting at least 20 pounds. The employee must be able to work under pressure, organize and synthesize information, prioritize and multitask, think critically and analytically, and respond sensitively to customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health-related field required.
Minimum of five years of nursing experience.
Current New York State licensure as a registered professional nurse.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize information, prioritize tasks, think critically and analytically, and multitask.
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to customer needs and expectations and to work with detailed tasks despite interruptions.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting at least 20 pounds and extended sitting, standing, and/or walking.
Compliance with applicable licensure and/or certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Leadership experience preferred.
Experience with budgets, staffing plans, and program development preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, direct, and evaluate patient outcomes under the direction of the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer.
Provide direct oversight of the Patient Blood Management and Bloodless Medicine Program.
Establish processes to evaluate program effectiveness and implement strategies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
Coordinate patient services and organizational communication related to the blood management and bloodless medicine program.
Serve as the primary point of contact for physicians, patients, staff, and physician office staff regarding the program.
Grow, expand, and maintain the Patient Blood Management and Bloodless Medicine Program.
Collaborate with nursing staff and other disciplines to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services.
Collaborate with community organizations on health and wellness education, transitions of care, and screenings.
Support research, dissemination of research findings, and integration of evidence-based practice into health care.
Evaluate the quality, effectiveness, and outcomes of care and nursing services administration.
Participate in departmental and hospital-wide committees, activities, strategic initiatives, and performance improvement efforts.
Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures, communicate them to staff, and monitor compliance.
Support nursing leadership in sustaining a culture of nursing excellence.
Participate in customer service and performance improvement activities, annual competency assessment, and professional development.
Use equipment and supplies in a fiscally prudent manner and follow the charge process for supplies and equipment.
Complete assigned projects within expected time frames, participate in committees and task forces, perform other duties within classification, and assist with orientation of new hires.