Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Overview

Supervise the clinical operations of all nursing floors in the absence of the Nurse Manager and/or Director of Nursing. Assume administrative responsibilities for the Center in the absence of executive administrative personnel.

Responsibilities

II. Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards.

• Demonstrates ability for project management and quality improvement.

• Demonstrates strong facilitation skills

• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to support change

• Demonstrates ability to educate all levels of staff.

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and role models leadership principles.

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and able to manage day to day operations

• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and manage staffing patterns and budget

• Demonstrates commitment to clinical excellence and quality.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Communicate with patients, families, and other health professionals in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity.

• Make clinical rounds to ensure that nursing care is being provided appropriately.

• Support charge nurses in expediting medical intervention in situations involving a change in a patient's status.

• Ensure that safety and security measures are in place to provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

• Assess and intervene as necessary in crisis situations, and in immediate clinical and management circumstances.

• Assume responsibility for intervention in family matters requiring immediate attention, and refer appropriately to Nurse Manager/DON and/or Social Service Department for long-term management and follow-up.

• Monitor compliance with established nursing standards, policies, and procedures on all nursing floors.

• Adjust staffing and time scheduling for shifts to meet immediate needs and resolve problems.

• Communicate concerns and issues to Nurse Manager/DON. Collaborate with Nurse Managers/DONs in writing annual reviews. And implement corrective actions needed.

• Serve as a resource and advisor to staff in areas of counseling and development of personnel.

• Communicate with Administrative Coordinator and appropriate Nurse Manager/DON on staffing, scheduling, clinical and administrative issues.

• Collaborate with Nurse Manager/DON to assure that all nursing personnel adhere to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures throughout the shifts.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with support staff throughout the facility.

• Monitor appropriate use of supplies and equipment to ensure compliance with budgetary allocations.

• Conduct education programs in collaboration with Professional Development Department.

• Collect and analyze data for research projects for assigned shifts as assigned.

• Participate in Nursing advisory committees and meetings.

• Prepare and maintain required records and reports.

• Participate in and support Quality Improvement program and initiatives.

• Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values, which contribute to the achievement of the mission of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.

• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

• Perform other related duties as required or directed.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Computer literacy preferred.

• Current Massachusetts license as an R.N.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and ANA Certifications in Geriatrics and/or Nursing Administration preferred.

• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a similar setting. Acute care experience recommended.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, particularly in relation to problem solving and staff development.

• L.S. Certification required / A.C.L.S. Certificate preferred.