Patient Care Coordinator (RN) | Full Time | Days - Nursery

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

3d • 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.
• Required to be current and maintain TB certification as applicable to their position and scope of practice.
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• 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.
• 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.
• RNs working in the Nursery are required to complete and maintain NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) certification.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree