Coord Patient Care Svcs RN Med Surg (Full Time, Evenings) Washington Township, NJ

Jefferson Health Plans•Washington Township, NJ

3d•$42 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The professional nurse provides patient- and family-centered care using the nursing process to address the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of a diverse patient population. The role assists in leading the daily operations of a specific unit, serves as a clinical resource and role model for the patient care team, and oversees unit patient-care standards during the designated shift. The coordinator also facilitates care delivery and patient flow across the continuum of care. The role supports nursing professional development, Magnet, and Shared Governance by participating in and mentoring colleagues on councils and in the Clinical Ladder program. It works with patients, families, designated care partners, interprofessional teams, medical staff, and the Nurse Manager to coordinate care, maintain quality and safety, support staffing and scheduling, and improve nursing practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a specialized diploma.
Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute-care setting.
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to accurately convey and interpret information and engage patients and families as partners in health and health care.
Knowledge of patient- and family-centered practice and the ability to collaborate respectfully with patients, families, and designated care partners.
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Care coordination knowledge, including the ability to integrate multidisciplinary services and treatments.
Knowledge of patient safety risks and practices for reducing those risks.
Knowledge of medication administration and medications used to treat patients.
Knowledge of discharge needs and the ability to plan for discharge and follow-up care.
Knowledge of patient assessment and nursing diagnosis or clinical judgment, including analyzing symptoms and identifying appropriate resolutions.
Knowledge of health information and appropriate documentation methods, including written or electronic recording of relevant clinical information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a BSN or appropriate advanced degree within three years of hire, strongly preferred.
Specialty certification. If certification is required for a specific unit, it must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide respectful, safe, compassionate, coordinated, patient- and family-centered care that accounts for patients’ preferences, priorities, needs, cultural beliefs, and values.
Assist in leading daily operations of the designated unit and oversee patient-care standards for the assigned shift.
Serve as a clinical resource on policies and procedures, patient-care standards, performance improvement, and risk management.
Communicate with and support interprofessional teams, patients, families, and designated care partners.
Collaborate with medical staff to coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care and assess patient needs.
Facilitate patient throughput, including admissions, transfers, and discharge planning and optimization; participate in plan-of-care rounds as applicable to service and unit protocols.
Provide timely Smart Square and on-call schedules when applicable, and effectively address customer and physician issues and complaints.
Monitor staff schedules and staffing levels to meet patient-care needs; authorize overtime or schedule changes as necessary; and provide staffing volume and adjustment information in Smart Square.
Complete payroll in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to evaluate, maintain, and improve patient-care team member performance.
Help implement changes in clinical practice and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to ensure compliance with organizational, department, and unit goals.
Support nursing professional development, Magnet, and Shared Governance through participation in and mentoring on councils and in the Clinical Ladder program.
Provide patient-care support when necessary.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service