Nurse Coordinator - Surgical Short Stay - Full Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Coordinator is accountable for coordinating and delivering quality care to patients and families according to each patient's individualized needs. The role coordinates unit operations and patient flow, supports and supervises assigned staff, promotes patient safety and quality standards, and performs nursing assessments and care activities. This position is based at Methodist Hospital, 8303 Dodge St., Omaha, Nebraska, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
For MFH, an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and five years of healthcare-related leadership experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
One to two years of experience on the assigned unit required.
Current valid Nebraska RN license, valid compact multistate license, or temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required; for Short Stay, ACLS is required within six months of hire.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and interact effectively with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and coworkers.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments.
Computer knowledge, including word processing, and ability to learn, retain, and use required department and hospital information-system skills.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force and perform the physical activities and job tasks described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of nursing experience preferred.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification strongly preferred at hire; required within three months of hire.
Certification in the specialty area from the National Certification Corporation (NCC), preferred within one year of eligibility.
Knowledge of databases preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide age-specific care and individualized customer service and patient care based on patient needs.
Assign patient care responsibilities according to staff experience, patient status and skill needs, safety requirements, skill mix, and required supervision; adjust assignments as patient flow changes and report issues or trends to the Service Leader.
Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and bed availability; develop and implement plans for anticipated demand exceeding capacity, assign beds within 20 minutes of a request or communicate delays, and present unit status and plans at bed huddles as needed.
Coach, mentor, and role-model for staff; supervise and evaluate care during the assigned shift; support staff performance-development plans; serve as a resource; and address or report performance issues and trends.
Maintain positive relationships with hospital personnel, patients, visitors, and physicians; coordinate communication and collaboration among care providers and departments; and ensure shift reports, rounds, and SBAR communications support continuity of care.
Manage the care environment and patient-care risks, follow up on clinical variance reports and patient, family, staff, or narcotic concerns, monitor environmental safety, contribute to policy and procedure development, and support compliance with quality and accreditation standards.
Use human resources, supplies, equipment, and budget appropriately; adjust staffing to census and guidelines, facilitate staffing for the next shift, monitor overtime, and address supply or equipment utilization issues.
Perform the nursing assessment process, develop and update care plans, provide patient-specific teaching, collaborate with physicians and other disciplines, document care and outcomes, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and assess patient and family capacity to manage care after discharge.
Perform technical nursing skills competently and independently, and learn new skills and equipment within unit specifications and time frames.
Initiate action to prevent, correct, or minimize risks to patients, families, and employees; complete appropriate reports, communicate unresolved issues, coach staff on patient-safety practices, encourage reporting of near misses, and protect patient confidentiality.
Review, delegate, and evaluate staff plans and assignments in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and professional standards, using appropriate task selection, staff competency, clear communication, and reciprocal feedback.