Job Title: Charge RN / Patient Care Coordinator
Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse with responsibility for clinical and management of nursing services in area of responsibility. Responsible and accountable for coordinating and supervising the nursing care provided to patients on assigned nursing unit. Participates in establishment and implementation of Hospital and Nursing objectives and policies and procedures along with unit identified Performance Improvement Projects. Assists Nursing Director with appropriate unit initiatives including clinical rounds, orientation of new hires, evaluation of annual staff performance, physician collaboration, educational needs of staff, participates in appropriate meetings and or committees. Reports to Nursing Director
Essential Job Duties:
Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team in planning patient care through Clinical rounding with staff, management and MD’s to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
Organizes, prioritizes and delegates workflow of the unit.
Assisting staff with assimilating evidenced based knowledge into decisions for the provision of patient care and in evaluating practice and creating strategies for further improvement.
Manage Crisis in the unit by coordinating the plan, implementation, evaluation of solution to conflicts
Participates in the interview process for new hires and assists with the orientation process.
Participates in the staff evaluation process by giving feedback regarding staff performance.
Assists management in ensuring compliance with organizational policies, standards, regulations and professional standards of care. Participates in organization Performance Improvement
Serves as a role model for the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and fulfills other job duties as requested within Scope of Practic
Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in specific area of practice.
Behavioral Standards:
Exhibits customer and service-oriented behaviors in everyday work interactions.
Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
Communication/Knowledge:
Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care.
Able to listen, understand, problem-solve, and carry-out duties to ensure the optimal patient care outcomes.
Able to use IT systems in an accurate and proficient manner.
Collaboration/Teamwork:
Contributes toward effective, positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and dependability in all daily work activities and a willingness to collaborate with others for the good of the customer and the organization.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
At least 2 years recent experience in clinical setting applying for
Licensure/Certifications:
Registered Nurse in good standing with California Board of Nursing
Current BLS for Health Care Provider card Current area specific certification required (i.e. NALS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, AB 508)
ADA/Physical Demands:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant in order to be considered.
Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and may taste and smell. The employee is regularly required to lift, push and/or pull weights in excess of 10 pounds, with assistance. Visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.