RN Clinical Coordinator Observation Unit

St Anthony Hospital•Lakewood, CO

1d•$42 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The 1E Med-Surg/Observation Unit at St. Anthony Hospital, a Magnet® designated hospital, is a 22-bed department that manages a high volume of patients monthly. This unit uniquely combines observation (14 beds) and inpatient (8 beds) status patients. Observation beds are utilized for patients requiring further assessment from the Emergency Department (ED) or those not suited for extended ED stays. The primary diagnoses managed are chest pain and abdominal pain, with admissions also accepted from surrounding free-standing EDs. Patients requiring care beyond 24-48 hours are transitioned to inpatient status. The department's mission is to provide safe, quality, and timely care. Many team members are drawn to this unit due to an interest in emergency medicine, offering a valuable opportunity to enhance med/surg skills, develop time management abilities, and gain a comprehensive understanding of both ED and inpatient care. The role involves caring for diverse patient populations and collaborating with a mid-level provider (PA or NP) on every patient. The team fosters a positive culture and provides opportunities for learning about various disease processes. The department supports team members in achieving their nursing goals, including education and certification. Ideal candidates are open, inquisitive, flexible, able to see the broader picture, and quick learners. This is a fast-paced environment with frequent admissions and discharges, requiring nurses to be adaptable, resilient, and hardworking due to the high patient acuity and workload.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
Active and unencumbered RN License in state of employment
Medium Work exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10lbs. constantly
One year RN experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

Actively support the department director/manager by coordinating clinical and department activities for the unit.
Serve as a vital clinical resource and professional role model.
Demonstrate strong clinical judgment.
Ensure high-quality care delivery.
Act as a crucial link between physicians and the patient care team.
Authorize work procedures.
Assign duties.
Manage as a shift charge.
Actively take patient assignments based on unit needs and acuity.
Promote patient well-being and adhere to professional standards.
Assess patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records & clinical data.
Evaluate patient’s response and intervenes to ensure optimal patient outcome.
Develop and implement patient plan of care and observe outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide leadership, support, and coordination of unit’s daily operations during designated shift.
Assist in directing, organizing, and prioritizing all shift activities ensuring patient care and staff needs are met.
Ensure appropriateness of admissions/cases to the unit/department and that appropriate staff skill mix exists to provide safe patient care.
Serve as a liaison to the multidisciplinary patient care team.