Nurse Coordinator

Nurse Coordinator

Location: Baltimore, MD

Employer: SINAI HOSPITAL

Department: PEDS ENDOCRIN FPP

Schedule: Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Type: RN OTHER

Salary: $40.12-$62.19 Experience based

About the Role:

Performs in collaboration with appropriate clinical personnel, participates in the coordination of clinical practice activities in the office through the development and implementation of educational and orientation programs and clinical problem solving. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient. Works in partnership with other staff members and physicians to proactively identify and provide for patient needs in accordance with LifeBridge Health customer service standards and expectations along with The Joint Commission's standards and expectations. This is a floating position between all pediatric ambulatory practices (GI, Endocrinology, Neurology, Hematology, Oncology, and General Practice, all at Sinai Hospital).

Key Responsibilities:

• Works as a collaborative member of the clinical team to ensure quality clinical services and patient care operations. Initiates communication resulting in efficient delivery of patient care.
• Participates in the development, implementation and presentation of ongoing educational and patient care programs utilizing the nursing process.
• Coordinates assignments of preceptors for new personnel and provides clinical guidance and support as needed. Serves as a preceptor when required.
• Oversees and participates with assignments and monitors work of designated staff.
• Serves as clinical resource person to nursing staff, physicians, and other health care team members with regard to nursing practices/techniques and issues of concern.
• Works to maximize patient flow and utilization of the patient templates.
• Attends divisional meetings and advisory committee meetings as an active member.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care, optimizing patient safety.
• Assists in formulating, evaluating and revising guidelines for clinical practice, policies, procedures, protocols, etc.
• Orients and trains assigned staff on revised policies, procedures and processes.
• To function as advisor, resource, and leader for patients and members of the patient care team.
• Participates in conducting in-service training programs for nursing staff and other health care professionals as required.
• Assists in development of teaching tools and office policies.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience. Experience with diabetes education preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR

Position is two days per week. Must have flexibility to be available various days during the week.