Nurse Coordinator ICU

Trinity Health•Germantown, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a patient care area, working under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Department Director to plan and coordinate care at the service/department level. This position is responsible and accountable for cost-effective decision-making regarding operations, including the utilization and application of resources such as human resources, patient care environment, and supplies. The NIC directs and supervises professional and non-professional staff, determines staff assignments and scheduling, and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. They participate in the development of patient care standards and delivery of care processes, facilitate and participate in staff development including orientation and training, and contribute to performance evaluation and management through coaching and counseling. The role also involves participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the quality improvement and safety plan, maintaining a clinical environment that demonstrates service excellence, and functioning as a professional role model and resource person. The authority to exercise these responsibilities often requires the use of independent judgment. The NIC supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Requirements

Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
BLS certified
Additional Life Support training as applicable to unit requirements
Department specific specialty certification required within six months of start of position
Associates Degree required with 5 years of specialty experience (Must enroll in BSN program within 2 years of hire date)
Advanced computer skills to include data entry and retrieval, including Microsoft specialty products
Reads, writes, speaks and comprehends English language
Ability to effectively communicate complex and comprehensive information thoroughly and succinctly

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minimum of 3 years of specific specialty specific experience in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate care at the service/department level
Make cost-effective decisions regarding operations including utilization and application of resources (human resources, patient care environment, supplies, etc.)
Direct and supervise professional and non-professional staff
Determine staff assignment and scheduling
Assure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
Participate in the development of patient care standards and delivery of care processes
Facilitate and participate in staff development, including orientation and training
Participate in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the quality improvement and safety plan
Maintain a clinical environment that demonstrates service excellence
Function as a professional role model and resource person
Support the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health