RN Clinical Coordinator

Position Summary

Responsible for facilitating patient flow through the unit, reviewing staffing and creating nursing assisgnments, suvervising patient care, expediting tests and services with other departments, and ensuring compliance with all DOH, TJC, and hospital regulations.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Assumes the responsibility of clinical oversight for a given shift to facilitate patient throughput.

2. Makes patient/nurse assignments taking into account patient acuity and staff experience level.

3. Collaborates and communicates with Administrative Nursing Supervisor, health care providers, and staff to expedite patient flow, address medical and patient satisfaction issues, and collaborate with discharge planners to carry out discharge plans.

4. Committed to shared governance, support of nursing research, quality improvement, practice confidentiality and acknowledges fiscal responsibility to benefit the organization as a whole

5. Participates in staff evaluation and education requirements, and acts as an experienced role model and support for all staff member including new hires.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must provide proof of enrollment in a BSN program prior to hire, be continuously enrolled and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.

Preferred:

Certificate and/or Advanced Specialized or Technical Training Progressive Care or Med-Surg.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

3 years acute care nursing experience.

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

Current New Jersey RN licensure.

Current American Heart Association CPR Certification

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

Required:

Complete yearly competency based program, use hospital approved equipment, excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, well organized and able to remain calm under stress, delegate appropriate tasks, knowledgeable in both DOH and TJC regulations and hospital policy and procedure.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).