Nurse Coordinator - Acute Care for Elders - Nights

Best Care•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Nurse Coordinator for Acute Care for Elders on the night shift. This role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality care to patients and families according to their individualized needs. The position is located at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE, and requires 36 hours per week. Nebraska Methodist Health System emphasizes a culture of exceptional care called 'The Meaning of Care,' focusing on compassion, community service, and employee value. They offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
For MFH: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited school of nursing and 5 years of healthcare related leadership experience accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
For Critical Care: National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification training required by the completion of orientation.
For NMH Critical Care & Medical Observation: NIH Stroke Scale training or proof of training required in the first 6 months of hire.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience on assigned unit required.
3-5 years nursing experience preferred.
Current valid Nebraska RN License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
For Short Stay: ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
For Medical Observation: ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
Knowledge of databases preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Computer knowledge with abilities in word processing.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

Nice To Haves

Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.
For Cardiac Unit: Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred.
For Cardiovascular Surgery: Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred.
For Progressive Care Unit 4: Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred.
For Progressive Care: Gerontological Nursing (GERO.BC) and Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred.
For Critical Care: Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) preferred.
For Anesthesiology: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, ensuring understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Assures patient care assignments are made according to established criteria, policy and procedure, considering personnel experience, patient status, skill needs, safety, skill mix, and supervision requirements. Assigns new personnel and float staff to a practice partner for resource use and modifies assignments as necessary.
Coordinates unit patient flow of admissions and discharges to ensure bed availability matches demand. Leads the development and implementation of unit plans when demand exceeds capacity, using critical thinking to compare known and predicted admissions against available beds and discharges. Develops/coordinates a daily plan for admission/transfer/discharge to facilitate patient flow and bed availability. Assigns beds within 20 minutes of a request or communicates delays. Presents unit demand/capacity status and plan at bed huddle.
Ensures all activities are completed by assigned staff through coaching, mentoring, and role modeling regarding patient care issues. Supervises/evaluates care provided during the assigned shift. Redirects hospital staff to demonstrate core values to promote a positive work environment. Provides input and assists with staff performance developmental plans. Serves as a resource person to assigned care providers and reports issues/trends to the Service Leader.
Ensures positive customer relations are maintained with hospital personnel, patients, visitors, and physicians. Ensures shift report, rounds, and Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) are complete, pertinent, and communicated to appropriate persons for continuity of care. Collaborates/coordinates with Care Manager, Service Secretaries, Support Staff, other departments/units, and/or other agencies to facilitate patient care. Assists co-workers with customer concerns and encourages the use of SBAR format.
Manages the environment and/or patient care situations to ensure risks are addressed appropriately. Assures completion and follow-up on Clinical Variance reports, Patient/Family concerns, Staff concerns, and Narcotic discrepancies. Monitors environmental safety issues and appropriate interventions (e.g., refrigerator check, code blue cart check). Provides input into policy and procedure development/revision. Reports issues/trends to the Leader. Meets quality standards and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. Participates and coaches staff in risk issue identification, analysis, reduction, and evaluation.
Ensures appropriate utilization of human resources, supplies/equipment, and budget. Adjusts staffing appropriate to census/guidelines and budget on a shift-by-shift basis. Facilitates staffing for the on-coming shift based on identified patient needs and priorities. Monitors unit activities for optimal patient care and appropriate use of end-of-shift overtime. Identifies supply and equipment utilization problems and ensures appropriate interventions. Reports issues/trends to the Service Leader.
Performs Nursing Assessment Process to achieve optimal patient outcome. Includes data from the patient/significant other(s) as appropriate. Prioritizes data collection according to patient's immediate needs. Uses assessment findings in discharge planning. Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines. Provides teaching specific to the patient's health care problem. Care plan reflects continuing care needs and/or referrals for discharge/transfer. Follows nursing protocols, clinical practices, and standards of care. Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature. Documents care in a timely and efficient manner. Facilitates/participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and clinical knowledge/status of all patients on the unit. Monitors outcomes and documents patient response to interventions. Evaluates patient capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions. Continually monitors patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal. Gives a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider, including current care requirements and the overall plan of care. Recognizes and addresses patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
Performs technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety. Able to competently perform technical skills independently. Accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frames.
Initiates action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family, or hospital employees (e.g., falls, needle sticks, patient concerns). Assures completion of appropriate report form for any risk. Communicates to appropriate personnel regarding unresolved issues. Coaches staff on the integration of patient safety into daily work (patient identification, read back of orders, do not use abbreviation list, high alert medications, medication reconciliation, patient falls, time out). Contributes to the safety culture of the unit by coaching staff to report near misses. Supports an environment of patient confidentiality.
Reviews, delegates, and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the state's Nurse Practice Act and Professional Standards of Practice. Ensures the right task is assigned to the right person with clear communication and feedback.