Patient Care Coordinator RN
About The Position
The RN Care Coordinator is a central figure in patient care, helping patients navigate their healthcare journey to achieve optimal outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. The role involves receiving a shift report from a nursing teammate, making patient rounds, providing ongoing care, and performing procedures specified in care plans. The coordinator continuously monitors patients, multitasks and responds to changing needs, advocates for patients, and uses sound judgment during emergencies and rapid responses. The position also involves supporting patient comfort and responding to the informational and emotional needs of patients and families. The organization offers a sign-on bonus of up to $25,000, depending on shift, for eligible hires, as well as additional pay for clinical ladder participation, referral bonuses, benefits, and relocation assistance.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Nursing, upon hire.
- Registered Nurse license in Arkansas, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing upon hire; alternatively, admission to a BSN program within one year or obtaining a bachelor's degree within two years of assuming the position.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
- Anticipate, identify, and respond to the informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
- Guide and direct healthcare personnel, including Patient Care Technicians, in caring for patients.
- Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use, including IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices.
- Use safeguards such as IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms as necessary.
- Initiate emergency support measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
- Assist with patient care tasks, including emptying drainage devices, ambulating patients, and providing hygiene care.
- Receive report from a nursing teammate and make patient rounds at the start of each shift.
- Provide continued care and perform procedures detailed in the care plan.
- Continuously monitor patients throughout the shift and advocate for their best interests.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000, depending on shift, for eligible hires.
- Additional pay for participation in the clinical ladder.
- Referral bonuses.
- Benefits that support team member well-being and work/life balance.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
