Clinical Coordinator RN - Med/Surg - Full Time Evenings

Description

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center committed to medical excellence, faith, and education. With a rich history spanning nearly 100 years, we strive to provide holistic care that encompasses the body, mind, and soul.

A Brief Overview

Assists in coordinating clinical and leadership activities within the Nursing Unit. Collaborates with Unit Directors to develop, assess, plan, implement, direct, and evaluate patient care.

What You Will Do

• Identifies staff educational needs and functions as a clinical resource/role model for nursing personnel
• Coordinates orientation of nursing employees on specific shifts
• Oversees unit-based preceptor program
• Participates in interviewing and hiring of new staff members
• Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative nursing research and/or performance improvement activities
• Utilizes evidence-based practice and current research in the development of procedures and protocols
• Provides for a positive environment for nursing staff
• Demonstrates knowledge of conflict resolution
• Assists Nurse Manager/Director with criteria based performance evaluations and competency assessments
• Addresses shift-specific matters via staff meetings to enhance communication and identify areas of concern
• Communicates intervention to Nurse Manager/Director
• Manages a patient case load when unit activity indicates
• Collaborates with Nurse Manager/Director in monitoring patient acuities
• Budget accountability regarding staffing/supplies
• Makes staff assignments appropriately based on patient care needs and competency level of staff
• Develops intended outcomes for nursing care and patient education plans based on a needs assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Follows process for progressive discipline in consultation with Nurse Manager/Director
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for unit functioning in the absence of the Nurse Manager
• Provides input regarding updating and revising policies, procedures, goals, and objectives
• Competent in organizational skills to facilitate the delivery of care
• Demonstrates a proactive attitude by anticipating potential problem situations and appropriately intervening
• Sets up opportunities to further own knowledge in areas of responsibility
• Mentors staff with regard to development of critical thinking skills
• Participates in professional organizations, education seminars, and projects related to area of expertise
• Performs related duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's Degree BSN preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Previous leadership role preferred
• 4-6 years Three plus years of specialty experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current NJ License upon hire required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS through American Heart Association upon hire required
• National certification related to specialty area upon hire preferred
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support may be required dependent on specialty area
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support may be required dependent on specialty area
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation may be required dependent on specialty area

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. Benefits include low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions through our in-house pharmacy, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.

Pay Range

$44/hour - $55/hour

About Holy Name

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.