Patient Care Coordinator - NICU - FT/Night
About The Position
Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties. If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about – with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
Requirements
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- A BSN is required for those hired into the role after October 1, 2018.
- Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
- MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years in the specialty area preferred.
- Charge Nurse experience preferred.
- Actively pursuing a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required for those hired into the role prior to October 1, 2018.
- Transition Plan for those currently in the role for meeting Educational Requirements: - Begin BSN within two years of October 1, 2011 - Complete BSN degree by October 1, 2018
Responsibilities
- Assists nurses with patient-related questions and clinical support needs
- Facilitates patient flow for the department as it relates to admissions, discharges, visits, etc.
- Manages own patient assignment, if applicable (varies by location)
- Confirms availability of necessary patient equipment, supplies and / or medications
- Optimizes utilization of department and hospital resources
- Creates and evaluates staffing plans and schedules
- Oversees smooth transitions between care providers and between shifts
- Ensures adherence to workplace protocols and procedures
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, including but not limited to data collection, planning, implementation, and outcome evaluation.
- May support investigation and resolution of specific outcomes, situations, or clinical care concerns.
- Fosters a positive professional practice environment.
- Mentors and coaches staff to attain optimal performance and provides input to Annual Discussion. May serve as a competency validator in general nursing and specialty practice setting
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- in-person and online development
- access to our career hub to help you advance.
- Full benefits
- paid holidays
- generous PTO
- employee discounts
- free individual retirement counseling.
- Free wellness platform for you and your family
- personalized support for personal or family challenges.
- Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
