RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Part Time Days
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: November 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryUnder the direction of the Nurse Manager
of Critical Care, the Coordinator has responsibility for the
effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies and
procedures of the hospital, the nursing department, and their
effect on patient care. The Coordinator has authority to make
decisions in the critical care department in the areas of patient
care, bed flow, staffing and scheduling.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL
FUNCTONS1 - Monitors/maintains unit compliance with regulatory,
accrediting and Hospital policy for patient services, and
environmental and personnel safety. - - a - As agreed to with
Divisional Director/department manager, reports unit compliance
with regulatory agencies' standards (i.e., OSHA, TJC, DPH, FDA) to
Divisional Director/department manager. - - b - Monitors the
staff's understanding of established emergency, infection control
and/or Universal Precautions procedures as evidenced by CQI
reports, incident follow-ups, staff meeting minutes and direct
observation by Divisional Director/department manager /designee.2 -
Supports unit CQI program which monitors and evaluates critical
aspects of care. - - a - On an annual basis identifies critical
aspects/elements of care to be monitored as part of CQI yearly
process. - - b - Participates in the development of a unit based
CQI calendar as evidenced by divisional meeting minutes,
development of data abstract and ten step process forms. - - c -
Submits weekly, quarterly and monthly reports as requested to
Divisional Director/department manager. - - d - Facilitates
dissemination of unit's CQI results is evidenced in staff meeting
minutes.3 - Maintains current license and knowledge of patient care
requirements for all patients on the unit. - - a - Assesses need
for personal growth and development and takes the initiative in
seeking opportunities to meet this need. - - b - Develops written
goals as evidenced by the annual performance appraisal. - - c -
Shares information obtained at continuing educational programs with
peers by verbal and/or written report to division operations. - - d
- Maintains/acquires new certifications as required by position. -
- e - Utilizes evidence based practices and specialty standards to
guide nursing practice.4 - Accurately identifies real/potential
problems affecting the service and implements solutions with
follow-through communication. - - a - Consults with
patients/families as evidenced by rounds, family conferences, case
conferences. - - b - Responds to reported problems/complaints based
on urgency. - - c - Follows-up on patient survey responses as
assigned by Divisional Director/department manager in accordance
with hospital policy and procedure within five working days
following receipt of survey. - Completes the investigative process
as defined by procedure. - - d - Fully documents the complaints and
investigative findings; completes the follow-up letters, reports as
assigned. - - e - Any identified trends will be communicated to the
Director/Manager and addressed following hospital policy and
procedure. - - f - Evaluates effectiveness of corrective action
plan within the timeframe specified as requested by Divisional
Director/department manager once the need for corrective action is
identified and the plan is implemented by the manager & CNS. - - g
- Identifies potential for problems within existing system by
direct observation or analysis of data.5 - Fosters a service which
is consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared governance
philosophy of the department. - - a - Provides for opportunity to
discuss and update staff on progress of shared governance model,
project team, etc., as evidenced by staff meeting minutes. - - b -
Supports staff involvement in project teams/committees as evidenced
by discussion in minutes. - - c - Projects are completed with
consideration for quality, practice and educational components. - -
d - Participates in or chairs projects or committees as volunteered
or assigned.6 - Participates in or chairs projects or committees as
volunteered or assigned. - - a - Consults with patients/families as
evidenced by rounds, family conferences, case conference. - - b -
Follows-up on patient survey responses in accordance with Hospital
policy and procedure within five working days following receipt of
survey. - Any identified trends will be addressed following
Hospital policy and procedure, as evidenced by communication with
the Divisional Director.7 - Provides assistance to manager for
on-going development of staff and unit specific patient care
programs. - - a - Assists Divisional Director/department manager in
monitoring mandatory educational activities of personnel on the
unit to ensure individual and unit compliance. - - b - Arranges
opportunities for staff access to mandatory educational programs. -
- c - Works with staff to establish and maintain teaching and
technical aids. - - d - Works collaboratively with the department's
CNS; participates in Skills Day by manning a skills station,
promotes on-going development of staff and unit specific patient
care programs.8 - Responsible for effective and efficient fiscal
management of department operations to ensure proper utilization of
organizational and financial resources. - - a - Monitors trends and
recommends staffing adjustments based on them. - - b - As assigned
by Divisional Director/department manager, monitors the allocation
and utilization of assigned personnel based on changes in patient
population / needs and provides the highest level of patient care
while controlling costs (overtime utilization, staffing mix). - - c
- Makes recommendations regarding changes of products/par levels
reflect cost, quality and standardization. - - d - Participates in
the budget process by working with Divisional Director/department
manager to recommend staffing plan and personnel mix to service the
unit. - - e - Works with Divisional Director/department manager to
project and recommend capital equipment needs for the unit and
provides back-up documentation and justification. - - f - Works
with Divisional Director/department manager to interpret budget to
staff and enlist their cooperation in cost containment as evidenced
by staff minutes.9 - Technology - embraces technological solutions
to work processes and practices. - - a - Functions as a Super User
when organizational initiatives are implemented. - - b - Remains
current and acts as a resource for staff with technology-based
changes related to care delivery/documentation of care delivery.10
- COLLABORATION - - a - Collaborates with other organizational
departments to improve and enhance patient care services. - - - b -
Utilizes appropriate resources within the institution to provide
consultation, education, technical or informational services as
needed, for self, staff and patients. - - - c - Initiates
interdepartmental communication to ensure problems are resolved and
special needs are met. - - d - Works with other organizational
departments to advocate for, develop and implement service
enhancement for patients and families. - - e - Utilizes Shared
Management model on unit in collaboration with the Nurse Manager to
resolve real and potential problems and to implement improvements
and change.11 - COMPLIANCE - - a - Works within legal, regulatory
and ethical practice standards relevant to the position. - - b -
Complies with applicable policies and procedures. - - c -
Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. - The
employee complies with policies and procedures relating to SSH's
privacy and security programs. - - d - Brings potential compliance
issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP. - - e - Complies
with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance,
privacy and security programs.12 - Safety Awareness - fosters a
"Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a
safe environment. - - a - Prior to start of any invasive
procedures, a final verification to confirm the correct patient,
procedure, site, and information is done. - - b - Abbreviations on
the hospital DO NOT USE list are adhered to, as evidenced through
ongoing concurrent medical record review. - - c - Prior to use of
any intravenous infusion pump assures free flow protection is in
place. - - d - Verifies patient according to policy prior to
administration of care/procedures/medications. - - e - Follows
approved procedure for verifying MD orders including a verbal
readback to the licensed independent practitioner after receiving a
telephone order. - - f - Assures that alarms are activated with
appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible. - - g - Assesses
and periodically reassesses each patient's risk of falling
utilizing the approved fall risk assessment tool, according to
policy. - - h - Consistently follows the South Shore Hospital
policy to mark surgical sites. - - i - Adheres to current process
for identification and follow up of crucial values - - j - Makes
appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.13 -
Safety Awareness (Cont'd) - - a - Adheres to respiratory etiquette
guidelines. - - b - Adheres to universal precautions. - - c -
Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials - - d - Adheres to
electrical safety guidelines.JOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum Education -
PreferredRN from accredited school of nursing, BS in nursing
preferred.Minimum Work ExperienceFive (5) years clinical
experience. - Demonstrated clinical competencies in relevant area
of Nursing practice.Previous experience in Vascular Access and PICC
line insertion.Required Licenses / Registrations RN - Registered
NurseRequired Classes/Skills -BLS - Basic Life SupportRequired
additional Knowledge, and Abilities
Keywords: South Shore Health, Salem , RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Part Time Days, Healthcare , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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