RN Clinical Coordinator-Level II Trauma ED
About The Position
Works under the supervision of the ED Nurse Manager and the Clinical Director and is responsible for patient flow into and out of the department. Acts as an adjunct to the manager when ED leadership is not present. Communicates and coordinates patient flow with ED charge nurses, providers, inpatient charge nurses, and nurse leaders. The role requires assessing and interpreting data related to patient care and departmental flow, multitasking, delegating, and prioritizing departmental needs. For the employee group supervised, the role is responsible for work quality, productivity, morale, adherence to policies and procedures, and operational expenses. Establishes working relationships with providers and other healthcare team members and may assist in educating team members about standards of care and policy changes. The coordinator handles conflict and resolves issues involving team members, providers, patients, and families; collaborates with departments and leaders to coordinate patient throughput; and makes sound decisions in stressful situations. The role reviews and interprets ED throughput data, communicates departmental goals, motivates the team, and supports productivity and cost-control efforts. It maintains professional relationships with medical staff, reports policy and regulatory variances through the quality management system, collaborates with providers on throughput concerns, and promotes patient safety by implementing National Patient Safety Goals and following policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma, associate degree in nursing, or bachelor's degree in nursing; a high school diploma or GED is also required for nursing diploma graduates.
- At least 1 year of RN experience in an emergency department setting.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions or a compact state, required upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI, required upon hire.
- ACLS Provider certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI, required upon hire.
- PALS Provider certification from AHA, ARC, or ASHI, required upon hire.
- Weekend shifts and irregular shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Associate degree in nursing.
- 3–4 years of RN experience in an emergency department setting.
- Emergency Pediatric Certified RN (ENPC), upon hire.
- Trauma Certified RN (TNCC), upon hire.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Manage the flow of patients into and out of the emergency department.
- Act as an adjunct to the manager when ED leadership is not present.
- Coordinate patient flow with ED charge nurses, providers, inpatient charge nurses, nurse leaders, and other departments.
- Assess and interpret information related to patient care and departmental flow; multitask, delegate, and prioritize department needs.
- Oversee the quality of work, productivity, morale, policy and procedure adherence, and operational expenses of the employee group supervised.
- Handle conflict and resolve issues with team members, providers, patients, and families.
- Make sound decisions in stressful situations, adapt to change, solve problems, and use available resources to support safe patient care.
- Communicate departmental goals, hold self accountable for progress toward those goals, review and interpret ED throughput data weekly and monthly, and motivate the team to achieve goals.
- Support departmental productivity by recommending and volunteering for changes, including flexing and shift changes to meet department needs.
- Support cost control by reducing supply waste and using staffing practices efficiently.
- Maintain professional relationships with medical staff and use a professional title in the workplace.
- Report policy and regulatory variances and follow them through resolution using the quality management system.
- Build credibility with providers as a champion for patient care, quality, and professional practice; collaborate on patient throughput and address provider concerns related to throughput.
- Promote a safe environment by recognizing and implementing National Patient Safety Goals, following policies and procedures, and complying with regulatory requirements.
- May assist in educating team members about standards of care and policy changes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
