Nurse Practice Coordinator - Full Time - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Council Bluffs, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership in order to integrate new knowledge and innovation to positively impact patient outcomes, and the nurse practice environment. Collaborate with system leadership to determine opportunity areas, and provide guidance using current evidence to achieve nursing, and organizational strategic goals. The Nurse Practice Coordinator's specialized knowledge, and skills are used within the three spheres of influence: patient/family care; nurses and nursing practice, and organization/systems. Stroke Coordinator.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required.
NIH Stroke Scale training required.
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
3-5 years clinical practice experience required.
1-3 years clinical leadership experience required (e.g. CNS, NP).
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multi-state license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
Knowledge of healthcare databases related to performance improvement/quality activities.
Knowledge of healthcare research related to evidence based practices in patient care, nursing practice, and performance improvement/quality.
Skilled in the use of personal computers, patient care/EHR applications, and standard office equipment.
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.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department, and hospital or clinic information system.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance to individual staff members and leadership to define, and integrate best practice models for patient populations throughout the continuum of care.
Mentors staff in developing, reviewing, and individualizing the plan of care to address the patients' nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
Uses current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards, and research to assist staff in establishing the appropriate plan of care.
Facilitates integration of theory, research, and critical thinking for the advancement of nursing practice at the system level.
Mentors staff/leadership in the understanding, and implementation of evidence-based practice.
Serves as the clinical expert in evidence based nursing practice.
Knowledgeable of current research, and evidenced-based practices related to nursing practice.
Collaborates with nurse leaders to develop nursing care environments the support shared decision making, stimulate continuous learning, and demonstrate responsibility and accountability.
Serves as a role model for nursing and leadership through expert knowledge application of nursing process, critical thinking skills, and professional behavior.
Acts as a change agent to promote and improve patient outcomes, and promote professional growth.
Models transformational leadership behaviors.
Serves as a catalyst to promote interdisciplinary resources.
Participates in professional organizations.
Contributes to the advancement of nursing practice (research, manuscripts, and presentations).
Promotes nursing certification.
Supports the organization in implementing best-practices through system wide initiatives.
Facilitates implementation of best-practice standards for PI, core measures, national patient safety goals, and patient outcomes at the system level.
Recommends and facilitates proactive change within the organization to improve patient safety, and quality based on areas of opportunity identified through peer review, and other clinical process.
Mentor and serve as a resource for staff, and leadership in the creation and implementation of quality improvement/evidence-based practice projects at the nursing practice level that support the mission, and strategic priorities of the organization.
Mentor the use of research principles to determine best practice for the development of the organizations policies and procedures, practice guidelines, and protocols.
Supports an environment of clinical inquiry through leadership, and innovation.
Uses Iowa Model to promote evidence-based practice.
Participates in the design, and/or evaluation of evidence-based education.
Participates in Unit Based Councils as appropriate.
Participates in Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council.
Promotes the Methodist Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Perform Stroke Program Coordinator responsibilities Coordination of the maintenance and implementation of nursing standards of care for stroke patients.
Collaborate with the Medical Director and other clinicians in the development of stroke protocols in compliance with current practice guidelines, clinical paths, and outcome studies for stroke patients.
Maintains clinical knowledge and skills for the stroke patient populations and provides expert consultation to patient care staff engaged in the care of stroke patients.
Maintains the organizational structure and care processes necessary to provide evidenced based stroke care and comply with Joint Commission accreditation standards for Primary Stroke Center.
Coordinates on-going staff educational opportunities for all levels and departments interacting with the stroke population.
Participate in development and coordination of community screening/education programs for stroke prevention and community education.
Analyzes on-going data regarding outcomes of the Stroke Program and required quality/outcome data is submitted to the Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies as needed.
Participate in the analysis of process and quality improvement data for the purpose of action planning and change implementation.
Coordinates and facilitates the quarterly Stroke Steering Committee meetings to ensure interdisciplinary member participation