RN Clinical Coordinator - ED (NIGHTS)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN, Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance and coordination of quality patient care on a continuing basis while under the guidance and direction of the Nurse Manager. The Clinical Coordinator practices within the guidelines of the Nursing Care standards and hospital policies and procedures, and functions as the Charge Nurse for the designated unit. Additionally, the Clinical Coordinator manages staff training in conjunction with the assigned Nurse Educator, and provides administrative coverage for the Nurse Manager in his/her absence.

Requirements

Licensed to work as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Certified in BLS
Certified in ACLS
Certified in PALS, or the equivalent
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or actively pursuing BSN degree
2+ years' experience in a specialized area with Charge Nurse or equivalent supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

CPAN preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise patient care during assigned shifts
Make rounds on all patients to ensure that current clinical patient care standards are being met
Analyze shift workload to determine the number of employees needed to ensure adequate staffing
Proactively pursue coverage for call-ins and unexpected staffing needs in conjunction with the Nurse Manager
Coordinate patient transfers, admissions, and discharges in a timely manner to ensure effective patient throughput
Make bed allocations and patient assignments according to staff's documented and demonstrated competence
Adjust workload to meet the needs of the patient and unit
Consult with and keep the Nurse Manager informed of unit activities, needs, and problems
Facilitate the daily operations and workflow on assigned areas
Organize and reprioritize work based on staff needs, patient needs, available resources, and unit requirements
Demonstrate efficiency in verifying orders
Demonstrate consistent ability/competence in patient care areas
Actively solicit feedback from patients and visitors
Function independently with most procedures/protocols, except for those which require the assistance of a physician
Recognize limitations and seek the appropriate assistance when needed
Demonstrate an ability to respond in a timely and effective manner to emergency situations
Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, making recommendations for transfers, promotions, and the Identification of areas requiring staff development
Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the off-tour supervisor to foster problem-solving activities
Foster a spirit of teamwork within assigned area(s)
Make immediate administrative decisions as necessary in the absence of the Nurse Manager
Assign preceptors for departmental new hires
Monitor the progress of all new hires within the department
Assess team members clinical competency through observation, testing, return demonstration and evaluation of the occurrences of variances to standards of care
Serve as a mentor and resource to students, new hires, LPNs, floating/flexi nurses, and unlicensed personnel
Provide feedback regarding employee performance and clinical experience to the Nurse Manager and employee
Coordinate necessary staff development and unit-based educational needs utilizing the Clinical Nurse Educator
Assist the Nurse Manager in the role Chief Retention Officer
Consistently monitor and evaluate staff performance in accordance with established standards
Demonstrate the ability to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Implement a unit structure and process that is conductive to teamwork, encourages communication, and supports participative management
Follow all administrative protocols
Proactively deal with conflicts in a timely manner
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
Facilitates staff meetings and UBC as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care