RN SUPERVISOR SURGICAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

Cardiovascular Service Coordinator Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsCompensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: Operating Room

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- CCTFTE: 1.00Full TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Work under the general nursing process while using independent judgment.

Provide clinical leadership for nursing and technician staff.

Supervise staff and patient care delivery on designated shift, and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

Function as unit educator, master teacher, master preceptor and facilitates evidenced-based research into specialized areas of nursing.

Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care.

Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.

Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:
* STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
- Active participation in nursing strategic initiatives such as quality improvement and monitoring, TJC compliance, Magnet Recognition, recruitment and retention of staff and patient and employee satisfaction
* SHARED GOVERNANCE
- Support and implement the UNMH shared governance model
* INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
- Using independent judgment assign nursing personnel and staff to specific patients
* LEAD
- Provide educational leadership to enhance specialized patient care within clinical protocols
* EDUCATE
- Educate appropriate staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments for their service; coordinates in-service training/workshops for appropriate staff
* ASSIGNMENT
- Designate shift and schedule assignments; assign duties in accordance with the plan of care, patient needs, and within the scope of staff qualifications and licensure/certification/registry
* ACCOUNTABILITY
- Supervise and direct staff providing patient care; accountable for care provided to patients on assigned shift
* LIAISON
- Act as liaison as necessary between physicians, staff, patients, families, and other departments to promote and facilitate communication, problem solving, decision-making, crisis intervention, resource utilization, and conflict management
* ROLE MODEL
- Act as a clinical resource and role model for department personnel
* DELEGATION
- Delegate and monitor completion of duties according to departmental and Hospitals policies
* PATIENT CARE
- Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
* POLICIES
- Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
* CARE PLAN
- Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
* TESTS AND PROCEDURES
- Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
* PARTICIPATION
- Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
* EMERGENCY MEASURES
- Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
* MEDICAL RECORDS
- Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
* INQUIRIES
- Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
* MEDICATION
- Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
* ENVIRONMENT
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
* DEVELOPMENT
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* SUPERVISION
- Develop efficient organizational structure.

Supervise employees and select, terminate, train, educate, correct deficiencies, perform appraisals, issue discipline, counsel, schedule work assignments; encourage staff teamwork and growth initiatives

* PATIENT SAFETY 1
- Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2
- Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3
- Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4
- Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5
- Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they dont understand or may "not seem right"
* PATIENT CENTERED MED
- Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicableQualificationsEducation:Essential:
* Program GraduateNonessential:
* Bachelors DegreeEducation specialization:Essential:
* Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential:
* NursingExperience:Essential:2 years directly related experienceNonessential:Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or NavajoCredentials:Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NMNonessential:
* Nationally Certified in area of specialtyPhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. xywuqvp


Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working conditions:Essential:
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* Subject to an annual contract and performance appraisal
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredSign-On Bonus AvailableRelocation Assistance AvailableDepartment: Registered Nurse