Patient Care Coordinator (RN) | Full Time | Days - Medical ICU

Singing River Health System•Gulfport, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) assists patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. He/She manages a designated clinical area with key responsibilities. The Patient Care Coordinator organizes and facilitates the care of the patients by making and altering assignments based on patient needs, problem solving with the staff, and leading performance improvement projects. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements

Graduate from NLN School of Nursing required.
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred.
Two (2) years’ experience as a registered nurse preferred.
ACLS certification required for Intensive Care Units.
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

Manages a designated clinical area with key responsibilities.
Organizes and facilitates the care of the patients by making and altering assignments based on patient needs.
Problem solves with the staff.
Leads performance improvement projects.