(RN) Patient Care Coordinator | Stepdown Unit | FT Nights

Responsible for

• Makes rounds on patients to ensure that care is being delivered according to individualized patient care plan.
• Orchestrates patient flow and bed assignments within the shift.
• Assists with emergency situations, admissions/visits, and supports staff in direct care activities.
• Troubleshoots for patient safety, assessments, and care issues during rounds and throughout shift.
• Serves as primary point of contact for physicians and is responsive to physicians' needs.
• Makes/ensures that appropriate assignments are made.
• Guides and collaborates with Case Managers to ensure appropriate patient resource use and movement.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for interdisciplinary information and communications.
• Collaborates with support departments to ensure services needed for patient care are appropriate and timely.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and within licensure requirements.
• Participates in quality reviews for clinical care.
• Provides clinical leadership to Associates during the shift.
• Supports Associate's development of skill and knowledge.
• Provides first line feedback to staff on performance.
• In collaboration with Clinical Director prepares and conducts performance evaluations as directed.
• Creates a positive work environment and contributes to Associate retention.

Education & Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma Nursing
• PREFERRED - Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Nursing 1-3 years

Licenses & Certifications Requirements

• Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• REQUIRED - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to convey information clearly and professionally to patients, families, and health care teams ensuring alignment with care plans.
• Absorb and apply complex clinical information using critical thinking to develop, implement, and support individualized care plans.
• Familiarity with care coordination processes discharge planning and resource management to ensure seamless transition of patients within care setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to process complex clinical information using critical thinking to develop, implement, and support individualized care plans.
• Familiarity with healthcare technology that enhances patient safety and care efficiency (e.g., bar code scanning, electronic health records).

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.