Patient Care Coord (5899)

Job Details: Job Location: Jefferson 5D Trauma - Memphis, TN 38103. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: 2 Year Degree. Travel Percentage: None. Job Shift: Night. Job Category: Nursing Services. What You Will Do Ensure continuity of appropriate patient care by planning staff assignments, providing direct patient care, and evaluating outcomes of care within the assigned unit. Coordinate, implement, and monitor shift activities to facilitate efficient unit operations and maintain patient care plans. Assist in the formulation and implementation of unit–specific procedures and policies. Assess the patient's physical, emotional, and social circumstances; conduct nursing rounds; determine if planned or required care has been provided; make individual decisions and referrals to other services; and participate in patient‑centered staff conferences. Develop, assign, and/or review the development and modification of plans that provide safe nursing care. Serve as the unit liaison and resource nurse‑in‑charge, exchanging information with staff and physicians; contact other services for specialized treatment, tests, facilities, equipment, and material support. Maintain safety and control of patients, employees, and visitors in the unit; investigate and prepare reports on accidents and other incidents. Perform duties of Staff Nurse and other nursing personnel as needed. Make daily staffing adjustments and assign work to professional/ancillary staff according to patient acuity to ensure all work is performed in accordance with established policies and standards of care. Oversee the work of nursing personnel and instruct them in providing technical care such as drug administration and the setup, regulation, and monitoring of intravenous and other equipment. Review observations and nursing interpretation of patient data and condition and interpret electronic and other instrumentation displays. Collaborate with manager and educator to facilitate assignment of new employees for in‑service instruction and orientation. Assist in the orientation and supervision of students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training. Verify that all nursing tasks and ordered medical treatments/diagnostic procedures have been performed and documented in the medical record. Demonstrate knowledge of the fiscal management process and make decisions that utilize resources effectively; apply cost‑effective measures in the utilization of personnel, supplies, and equipment and ensure charges are captured for services provided. Answer inquiries; communicate and interpret policies, procedures, and standards of practice to staff, patients, families, and visitors to promote understanding and consistency. Interpret nursing goals, policies, and procedures governing nursing security, safety, and visiting conditions to employees, patients, and visitors. Investigate and answer queries from physicians, patients, and visitors about patient care. Resolve complaints, conflicts, and operational problems; inform the Nurse Manager/Nursing Clinical Supervisor of any problems or issues that cannot be resolved or require intervention. Identify problems, document resolution, and communicate to applicable parties to ensure operational issues are handled and resolved timely. Interpret nursing, personnel, and other applicable administrative policies; take personnel/disciplinary action as needed and in consultation with the Nurse Manager. Follow up with the Nurse Manager regarding employee performance or disciplinary action taken. Provide nursing care according to the medical regime and appropriate nursing intervention for the patient's condition; include care of the ambulatory/clinic patient. Initiate assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs, the physician's diagnosis, and the functional health framework during a clinic visit. Collect key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports; ensure all consents necessary for treatment/procedure have been signed and identification procedures carried out. Determine nursing diagnosis and priorities for care with special consideration for patient teaching, discharge planning, and development needs. Determine which standards of care and practice apply to the patient. Document assessment, including nursing diagnoses or other clinical judgments. Manage the movement of patients to achieve even flow and maximize the use of physician’s time. Continuously re‑prioritize care based on new information, update nursing diagnoses, and involve family or other significant individuals in assessment activities. Assess, plan, and implement care of assigned patients; perform therapeutic nursing interventions as ordered by the physician and consistent with standards of care, infection control practices, and patient safety practices. Perform specific interventions such as history and physical assessment, medication administration, procedure preparation, pain control, assistance during examination, removal and application of bandages, orthopedic stabilization, specimen collection, and monitoring of patient responses. Initiate corrective action when monitoring or life support equipment indicates adverse symptomatology such as respiratory or cardiac insufficiency. Coordinate patient referral, patient education, and discharge instructions. Determine the impact of nursing interventions on the patient's condition and recognize progress toward desired outcomes. Document care based on standards of care and practices, including assessment findings, updated priorities, therapeutic interventions, and patient responses. Manage care of patients with conditions common to the unit, including medical, surgical, orthopedic, unscreened sick, walk‑in patients, and altered mental status. Prepare equipment and supplies; assist physicians during treatments, procedures, and examinations. Respond to medical emergencies; initiate and assist with CPR/BLS as required. Provide teaching to patients and families about disease/condition; develop and implement patient teaching outlines. Maintain patient medical records; perform charting duties, record activities, and observations using patient computer systems. Collaborate with patient, family, and hospital staff regarding admission, discharge, transfer processes, and coordination of therapy, examinations, requisitions, and supplies. Transport monitored patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies to and from various areas. Collaborate with forensic team and security to provide a safe environment for patients in custody. Complete required continuous training and education, including department‑specific requirements; attend staff meetings, mandatory in-service, and additional continuing education as required. Contribute to the annual review of unit‑based scope statements and determine important aspects of care for clinical review. Assist in the development of indicators, thresholds, study methods, and data collection as assigned. Respond to problems/opportunities to improve care; support and participate in the organization’s performance improvement initiatives. Maintain competencies required for the position. Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel; adhere to established policies, compliance, quality improvement, safety, environment, and infection control standards. Prepare and maintain required records, reports, and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Represent the unit through involvement on interdepartmental and interdisciplinary committees or task forces. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications Graduate of an approved nursing school/program. Additional training/certification may be required in area of specialization. Qualified by education, training, or experience to work with the school‑age, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Registered nurse licensure to work in state of TN. Current CPR/BLS certification. Minimum 1 year clinical experience. At least 1 year charge nurse experience (preferred). Physical Demands Standing – Constantly Walking – Constantly Sitting – Rarely Lifting – Frequently Carrying – Frequently Pushing – Occasionally Pulling – Occasionally Climbing – Occasionally Balancing – Occasionally Stooping – Frequently Kneeling – Frequently Crouching – Frequently Crawling – Occasionally Reaching – Frequently Handling – Frequently Grasping – Frequently Feeling – Constantly Talking – Constantly Hearing – Constantly Repetitive Motions – Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Regional One Health