RN-Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Medical

Geisinger • Danville, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is seeking a full-time Clinical Team Coordinator, Registered Nurse for their Advanced Acute Care Medical unit (BP7). This unit focuses on caring for medical patients with a broad range of diagnoses, and may also include patients who have had surgical and other procedures. This is an opportunity to work on a newer unit offering comprehensive experience. The position is scheduled for .9 FTE (36 hours) on Straight Nights. Geisinger Medical Center is proud to be ANCC Magnet Recognized®, the highest distinction for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required)
• Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care and activities on assigned unit.
• Assists in developing, initiating, and supporting improvements on the unit level that facilitate high quality, safe, and cost-effective patient care.
• Ensures the highest level of care is provided, optimizing all customer interactions to maximize patient satisfaction.
• Provides direct patient care.
• Provides direct supervision to assigned personnel.
• Assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
• Conducts performance appraisals.
• Monitors absenteeism.
• Orders supplies.
• Schedules 24-hour staffing.
• Performs patient and bed triage where appropriate.
• Assists with addressing performance problems and initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals, as well as policies affecting other departments.
• Communicates and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations to patients, visitors, and staff members.
• Communicates significant issues on units to the Operations Manager in a timely manner.
• Actively supports Magnet philosophies such as a healthy work environment, professional growth, and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
• Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues.
• Facilitates and promotes evidence-based practices and research activities.
• Serves as a resource for unit issues.
• Mentors staff.
• Delegates actions as appropriate.
• Creates an environment of participation.
• Ensures that staff meets regulatory requirements.
• Assures effective, efficient, and cost-effective use of physical, financial, and human resources.
• Assists with the prevention and resolution of patient and family concerns.
• Assists the operations manager in making patient-focused service rounds on the assigned unit.
• Follows up on incidents occurring on the assigned unit.
• Assures proper documentation and follow-through.
• Satisfies all job-specific obligations and complies with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level