RN Clinical Coordinator OB

ST JOHNS HEALTH•Jackson, WY

1d•$45 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Provides administrative and clinical direction for nursing personnel on a day to day basis. Acts as clinical resource for nursing staff. Responsible for a balance of safe and fiscally responsible staffing for the day. Assures completion of Orientation process for OB. Assists with clinical duties including are coordination of complicated patients. Assists OB Manager as needed. Provides age and developmentally appropriate direct care for antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and neonate populations according to the OB Scope of Service. Adheres to and practices the SJH Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Requirements

Minimum Education Required: ADN Nursing
Minimum Work Experience Required: Demonstrates leadership abilities with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to articulate and speak clearly and be understood by patients, co-workers and physicians. Basic computer skills. Job requires good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Required Licenses: Current RN license with the authority to practice in the State of Wyoming. BLS required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: BSN Nursing
Preferred: Minimum of 5 years experience in acute care critical setting.

Responsibilities

Supports and promotes the SJH mission, vision and values to all staff
Participates and supports the SJH and departmental Performance Improvement program.
Ensures nursing updates ticket home with a daily goal for all patients.
Assesses the personnel requirements of the OB department in conjunction with the Manager.
Plans, promotes and attends interdisciplinary patient care conferences to foster case management. Identifies and assists with case management of patients thru the continuum of care.
Communicates effectively with the medical staff to effectively problem-solve and uses proper chain of command.
Promotes cooperative interaction and communication between medical staff members and nursing personnel in all departments in a positive, respectful manner.
Communicates patient status to Director of OB as appropriate.
Keeps licenses/certifications current and in Human Resources.
Makes daily rounds on patients and ensure hourly rounding is being done.
Evaluates and documents performance, participates in the corrective action program.
Utilizes risk management knowledge to identify high risk situations & initiates appropriate intervention in collaboration with the Director.
Assists with planning for adequate number of competent staff to provide for safe, quality patient care.
Provides leadership to staff to promote compliance in nursing standards, policies and procedures.
Identifies educational in-service needs for personnel and acts as a preceptor to new staff.
Oversees the orientation program for the OB Department. Performs the 30, 60 and/or 90 day evaluation and obtains feedback from the employee(s) for improvements identified. Communicates status of employee to Director.
Annually updates the competencies of all employees in OB Department to ensure new processes are included, and the employees receive a thorough orientation.
Participates with Director to complete objective, and constructive annual evaluations in a timely manner.
Assists with the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures for the Unit.
Oversees staff assigned to ensure safe, efficient coordination of care as well as considering the needs of the facility.
Assists Director with monitoring budget: repairs, capital, wages, and supply costs.
Supervises and provides leadership to the staff by acting as a role model. Promotes interpersonal growth in team building.
Is available to assist staff in clinical and stressful situations.
Manages payroll activities to promote employee compliance.
Represents the Director / department on hospital committees and communicates information in a timely manner.
Fulfills the job description of the RN.
Supervises nursing activities related to patient care. Acts as a clinical resource to staff