Nurse Coordinator (RN) Med/Surg

About the role

Join our team in a 28-bed Medical Surgical Unit where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. With a 6:1 ratio, you will play a crucial role in assessing patient's needs, administering treatments and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities

• Captures and coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting delivery of clinical services and patient flow.
• Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of QA/QI initiatives.
• Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts regarding clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission requirements.
• Provides direct patient care as needed in accordance with scope and standards of practice.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call.

Requirements

• A current North Carolina or compact state Registered Nurse license.
• An associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.