Clinical Team Coordinator (Emergency Department)

About the role

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and has received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020.

Responsibilities

• Oversees administrative and operational issues for the designated care delivery team.
• Assists Director in the management of material, financial, and human resources within the assigned unit.
• Functions as a department team leader to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
• Uses effective and appropriate communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Safeguards the Culture of Safety by following established policies and procedures which include identification and timely patient safety event reporting.
• Participates in coaching, counseling, and mentoring of unit personnel.
• Supports the Professional Practice Model and participates in efforts related to the key components.
• Assumes unit, clinical, and administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director with Administration approval and under the supervision of the Patient Care Services management staff.
• Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with all responsibilities in the RN job description.
• Ensures staffing to meet patient care needs and operational guidelines.
• Fosters accountability of staff for adherence to policies/procedures/professional practice.
• Ensures completion of the unit's schedule in a timely and equitable manner.
• Utilizes evidence-based research findings within patient care delivery, communicates research findings to co-workers and/or the professional community, attends research continuing education offerings, assists with data collections, and serves as a participant in ongoing research studies.
• Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to staff, other disciplines, patients, and/or families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
• 3 years Registered nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, processes, and ideas.
• Ability to teach and direct others with positivity and encouragement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in directing and guiding personnel.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania

Qualifications

• Upon Hire: RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania

Skills

• Lift and carry 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting/standing.
• Frequent keyboard use.
• May be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Benefits

Lehigh Valley Health Network offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to accommodate patient care needs.

Contact Information

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Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.