RN - Patient Care Coordinator - University 6 N | Med/Surg | FT Nights

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds on patients to ensure that care is being delivered according to plan.
• Orchestrates patient flow and bed assignments within the shift.
• Assists with emergency situations, unit admissions/overload, 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 shift assignments are made.
• Guides and collaborates with Case Managers to ensure appropriate patient resource use and movement.
• Serves as the primary point of communication between the clinical team and the clinical director.
• 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.

Requirements

• Required - Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma Nursing
• PREFERRED - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Required - Nursing 1-3 years
• Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Ability to convey information clearly and professionally to patients, families, and health care teams ensuring alignment with care plans.
• Absorbs and applies 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 settings.
• 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).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401K
• PTO

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

36 hours per week, 72 hours bi-weekly.