Patient Care Coordinator 1.0 N 4 South

Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled clinical RN to serve as a Patient Care Coordinator on the 4 South unit at the Indianapolis Campus. This role involves leading nurses and patient care staff, ensuring the delivery of the best possible care to patients and their families within a faith-based, mission-focused organization. The Patient Care Coordinator works closely with the nursing unit manager and is responsible for guiding delegation, overseeing all aspects of patient care including quality and safety, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and evaluating the effectiveness of nursing practice. This position also involves active participation in meetings and committees, staying current with healthcare administration, and supporting lifelong learning and evidence-based practice. The coordinator will perform patient care as needed, conduct patient and staff rounding, manage service recovery, and ensure timely patient throughput and discharge. They will also participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures that support nursing practice.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
3 years Nursing/Patient Care Required
Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance Required if required by unit.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Required if required by unit.

Nice To Haves

1 year Area of practice or related specialty Preferred

Responsibilities

Guide the delegation of responsibilities to the appropriate staff members to meet the needs of the patient population based on the staffing model.
Account for all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to quality, safety, documentation, throughput, criteria for level of care and service.
Assure compliance with professional standards, regulatory, and hospital codes of conduct.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice on the designated shift or area of responsibility.
Collaborate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary staff and teams, leaders and others.
Active participant or leader during unit/shift/hospital meetings, committees, and discussions.
Maintain and demonstrates current knowledge in the administration of healthcare organizations to advance nursing practice and the provision of quality healthcare services at the unit level.
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development through such activities as continuing education, certification, and participation in professional organizations.
Support and disseminates research findings and the integration of evidence-based practice guidelines for nursing practice and standards of care at the unit level or area of responsibility.
Perform patient care when needed to support the sustainable staffing model.
Perform regular rounding for outcomes on patients and staff.
Perform timely and effective service recovery to address patient/family complaints and grievances.
Assume responsibility for patient throughput and timely discharge in conjunction with bedside nurses and Case Management staff.
Participate in development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, standards, protocols, clinical guidelines, documentation systems, and programs that support the clinical practice of nursing.