Registered Nurse (RN) | Patient Care Coordinator | Labor & Delivery | FT Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for patient care outcomes through the coordinated delivery of nursing care for assigned areas. With guidance from the Clinical Director, the coordinator establishes priorities for clinical quality, service, Associate development, and retention. The role ensures collaborative plans of care are implemented by Registered Nurses and other team members, helps coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams, and ensures responsiveness to physicians. The coordinator directs Associates by providing on-site coaching and making staff assignments, conducts performance evaluations in collaboration with the Clinical Director, and supports readiness for accreditation and regulatory requirements. The role also helps maintain the physical facilities and patient care equipment and models behavior aligned with MLH's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Requirements
- Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Nursing.
- 1–3 years of nursing experience.
- Registered Nurse license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare teams to align care with plans.
- Ability to assess team members' skills, delegate tasks appropriately, and provide oversight for high-quality patient care.
- Strong knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and Registered Nurse scope of practice.
- Ability to process complex clinical information using critical thinking to develop, implement, and support individualized care plans.
- Familiarity with care coordination, discharge planning, and resource management.
- Familiarity with healthcare technology that supports patient safety and care efficiency, such as barcode scanning and electronic health records.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Round on patients to ensure care is delivered according to the plan.
- Coordinate patient flow and bed assignments during the shift.
- Assist with emergencies, unit admissions and overload, and support staff in direct care activities.
- Troubleshoot patient safety, assessment, and care issues during rounds and throughout the shift.
- Ensure timely responses to patient and family concerns.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for physicians and respond to their needs.
- Make or ensure appropriate shift assignments.
- Guide and collaborate with Case Managers to support appropriate resource use and patient movement.
- Support information flow and communication among interdisciplinary teams, the Clinical Director, and Associates.
- Collaborate with support departments to ensure patient-care services are appropriate and timely.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and within licensure requirements.
- Participate in clinical care quality reviews.
- Provide clinical leadership to Associates during the shift.
- Support Associates' development of skills and knowledge.
- Provide first-line performance feedback to staff.
- Prepare and conduct performance evaluations in collaboration with the Clinical Director, as directed.
- Create a positive work environment and contribute to Associate retention.
- Supervise clinical and support staff assigned to the patient care unit during the shift.
- Support upkeep of physical facilities and patient care equipment and readiness for accreditation and regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
