Medical ICU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

About the Unit

• 14 bed Transplant ICU
• Patient to nurse ratio 2:1, depending on acuity may need 1:1
• Patient population: ESRD, ESLD, Solid abdominal organ transplant pts (Kidney deceased and living, deceased liver, and pancreas transplants)
• Unit offers individualized orientation with dedicated preceptors and specialized classes and trainings
• Doctor involvement with bedside grand rounds and opportunities for education for the staff from the physicians and providers
• Our nursing team is dedicated to maintaining a safe patient work environment and welcome new nurses
• We are a team-based unit with a family like culture and inclusion. We enjoy teaching moments and opportunities for any level of nursing experience
• Nurse leader and educator rounding to ensure all staff have what they need and are receiving the most out of their orientation, training, and nursing experience
• Quarterly and as needed staff meetings for updates, changes, progression, and challenges. We like to have fun and will play games at staff meetings
• Unit based council for the staff to have their concerns and voices heard and to improve our patient centered care
• Growth opportunities in skill sets as we develop a more robust cardiac population within the facility

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver high quality, patient-centered care
• Reflects core values when interacting with co-workers, patients, family members, and others in the community to foster an environment where employees are engaged and where patient care is unparalleled
• Leads in a way that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization
• Represents the organization positively within the community; participates in company-supported community/patient events and in-services
• Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines
• Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
• Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing required
• BSN preferred
• Minimum of 1 year working as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
• 3 years of RN experience in an ICU setting preferred
• Current Texas licensure as a Registered Nurse required. If Compact RN license, must have TX RN license within 90 days of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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