Resource Coordinator

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Specialty Services, the Resource Coordinator facilitates, coordinates in conjunction with health care teams, staffing, supplies/equipment, and patient flow/scheduling. Utilizes the nursing process to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on current standards of practice. Functions within the permissible scope of nursing practice as defined by the Georgia Board of Nursing and St. Joseph's/Candler Health System policies and procedures. Maintains an open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.

Demonstrated Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served.
• Captures data related to basic, physical, developmental, spiritual, cultural, functional, and psychosocial needs of the patient.
• Collaborates with disciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.
• Assists in forming teams for process improvement.
• Proposes new and innovative approaches for dealing with patient flow.
• Conducts daily huddles to coordinate the admissions and transfer of patients.
• Responds to patient requests and proactively addresses patient needs using a multi and interdisciplinary approach.
• Works with the unit team to address patient satisfaction scores and develops and implements action plans.

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing - Required

Experience

• 1-2 Years - Required

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work effectively with fellow employees. MDs, and patients, as well as the general public.
• Developing, motivation, assessing, and negotiating are required in positions which causes change or to obtain agreements to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse License with State of Practice – Required
• National Certification - Preferred
• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and current registered nurse license to practice in the State of Georgia.
• Wound care education and debridement certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Coordinates patient care needs with team members and other appropriate departments.
• Coordinates/oversees patient placement within the system and monitors house availability and assesses patient needs for house placement.
• Contributes to formulation of nursing care plan for patients in consultation with the RN and in collaboration with patient, families, healthcare members using established nursing diagnoses and nursing protocols.
• Prioritizes nursing care needs of clients.
• Affords assistance in the review and revision of nursing care plans with the RN to meet the changing needs of the patient.
• Assesses data related to basic, physical, developmental, spiritual, cultural, functional, and psychosocial needs of the patient.
• Collects data within established protocols and guidelines from various sources.
• Documents data collection, assessment, and communicates findings to appropriate healthcare members.
• Assesses and reassesses are completed and changes in status are communicated to appropriate care provider. Plan of care is formulated and modified based on evaluation.
• Collaborates with disciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.
• Assists in forming teams for process improvement.
• Proposes new and innovative approaches for dealing with patient flow.
• Conducts daily huddles to coordinate the admissions and transfer of patients.
• Responds to patient requests and proactively addresses patient needs using a multi and interdisciplinary approach.
• Works with the unit team to address patient satisfaction scores and develops and implements action plans.