Staff Nurse Coordinator- Triage and Assessment

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

14d

About The Position

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services. FLSA StatusExempt Job Role SummaryThe Staff Nurse Coordinator - RN coordinates the medical clinical services and is on-call for after-hours emergency issues affecting their behavioral health area(s). This position functions independently as a clinical expert and practitioner, demonstrates superior problem-solving, decision-making, as well as critical thinking skills. This role primarily focuses on the operational needs of their clinical areas, including performing all functions of Staff Nurse III, which may require this role to provide professional nursing care to patients as needed.

Requirements

Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse
Graduation from a nationally accredited college or university
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Additional certifications and specialty skills related to designated area of practice
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in designated area as a Registered Nurse
One year of charge nurse/resource nurse experience
Clinical nursing practice, fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts of care, including use of equipment/instruments relevant to unit/area care according to policies, procedures and standards
Superior problem-solving techniques, critical thinking skills, and efficient decision-making abilities
Effective interpersonal communication and team skills which include listening as well as interviewing techniques with patients, families and staff
Work independently with little supervision
Work effectively under stress/pressure and in crisis situations
Establish care/work priorities
Display sound judgment
Assessment, reassessment and monitoring of patients
Concise, accurate, legible documentation
Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span
Ability to provide care appropriate to meet the age and cultural needs of the patients served
Ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age, specific needs, as well as clinical indications
Disease processes and related treatments/care/medications
Diagnostic/therapeutic procedures/interventions/treatments/medications
Departmental/hospital policies/protocols
Infection control procedures and protocols
Function as a member of the health care team
Support and develop staff
Delegate responsibilities/duties as appropriate
Follow oral and written instructions
Record and interpret information accurately
Assess and respond to patient status or needs
Perform CPR and other technical skills related to unit/department/assignment

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Functions independently as a clinical expert, practitioner, and resource to facilitate consistent quality patient care.
Coordinates assignments, staffing, and scheduling of nursing staff based on established standards. Facilitates optimal utilization of resources to meet patient needs by ensuring employees have the tools and information to function efficiently.
On-call as a resource for unit/area emergencies, disasters or other emergent situations by responding, facilitating communication and resources with management/administrative support. This may include responding to codes or other identified high acuity events.
Supports consistent regulatory readiness for unit/area via rounding, counseling/coaching and monitoring.
Problem-solves unit/area operations issues, collaborating with management as defined. May function as a charge nurse and shift coordinator.
Functions as a clinical coach, serves as a resource for other clinical coaches and area preceptors.
Participates in planning orientation and development of staff.
Participates in the evaluation of staff by providing input, supporting development and coaching and counseling of staff.
Serves as a mediator, facilitating conflict resolution between staff, and involving management as directed.
Continues to pursue educational and/or professional growth opportunities pertinent to clinical and professional development. Seeks specialty certification within identified time frames as appropriate.