RNH - Administrative Nurse Coordinator

Overview The Coordinator manages and coordinates the delivery of patient care within the assigned units and is responsible for the recommendation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures in these areas. Maintains the operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with the unit staff and multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing practice and functions within the recognized standards of care profession. Demonstrates knowledge and application of social, physiological sciences and their relationship to the current practice of nursing. Demonstrates knowledge of supervisory techniques and of the management of the services or shift. Demonstrates knowledge of current technology, equipment, and pharmaceuticals utilized in patient care and treatment. Demonstrates ability to evaluate changes in patient's condition through direct assessment, from information reported from the staff, and implement appropriate nursing interventions and/or involvement. Patient/Community Relations- Ensures that unit (s) are effective and responsible to patients and member of the community. Provides leadership and direction for staff in accordance with organizational and departmental goals and objectives. Employee Relations-- Creates positive climate within unit and sets high performance standards. Justifies/maintains fiscal plan (budget) for patient care unit. Monitors patient, expenses, and operating expenses (salaries and capital expense items) and provides appropriate reports to nursing administration. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications Education Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN), required. Master’s Degree in nursing or related field, preferred. Experience Minimum of five (5) years of satisfactory clinical experience. Knowledge and Skills Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and interpret documents. Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all Kingsbrook/Rutland policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work. Knowledge of all codes and demonstrate understanding. Licenses, Certifications Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in New York State. Physical Requirements Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. Position will be required to stoops, bend, lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions. Able to lift up to 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist lifting and moving patients. An individual in this position may be exposed to: Adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, Blood borne pathogens, Physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), and Chemical hazards. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH). OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr