DEPARTMENT 16010 - Nursing OperationsLOCATION 350 7th Street North Naples FL 34102WORK TYPE Per DiemWORK SCHEDULE VariableABOUT NCHNCH is an independent locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals an alliance of 700 physicians and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized quality health care.NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare SystemTM and were proud to Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships Have endowed chairs Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials and partner with other health market leaders like Hospital for Special Surgery Encompass and ProScan.Join our mission to help everyone live a longer happier healthier life. We are committed to care and believe theres always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.JOB SUMMARYThe Administrative Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the facilitys operation in the absence of Administrative staff and Department Directors. Coordinates supervises and administers patient and family issues and department issues occurring during the assigned shift. Responsible for providing high quality service to and acting as liaison with patients and their families physicians and employees. Responsible for the efficient operation of the facility and optimum use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize costs. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESOther duties may be assigned. · Responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation within areas as assigned. · Assumes responsibility as designee for administration duties in the absence of an administrative officer during scheduled duty time. · Assumes responsibility as designee for all department directors in their absence during scheduled duty time. · Fosters teamwork and builds mutual understanding respect and confidence among nursing personnel and between all departments. · Works cooperatively with outside officialsagencies when dealing with patient or employee issues. · Documents significant eventsproblems occurring during the shift in the administrative log with appropriate resolution andor follow up. · Communicates with Administrator on-call Department Head or Unit Director when seeking assistance in decision-making. · Keeps current in changes of policy and procedure and hospital activities. · Makes decisions as necessary and accepts accountability for those decisions involving other shifts nursing units or departments. · Identifies potential critical situations and initiating immediate action. · Assists department directors in investigating patient visitor employee and physician incidents. Takes immediate action to resolve it including completion of appropriate reports ad follow up if a sentinel event. · Promptly reports major incidentsproblems to the appropriate department head for follow up action. · Communicates potential medicallegal problems to Risk Management. · Makes rounds throughout both hospitals at least once per shift in every department that has on duty staff. · Counsels evaluates and advises staff in relation to sentinel events. · Assists staffing office as needed in coordinating and maintaining appropriate levels and numbers of personnel according to staffing systems to provide for patient care needs. Evaluates all areas for effectiveness of staffing decisions during shift and makes adjustments as needed. · Checks with staffing office and assists in reviewing staff for oncoming shift and sees that adjustments are indicated i.e. cancels staff. Consults with unit directorcharge nursestaffing coordinator. · Collaborates with bed board and admitting and coordinates beds to in-house transfers direct and ER admissions as well as intra hospital transfer between both hospitals. Considers staffing diagnosis and patient needs when making the assignment. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS· Associates Degree or Diploma Nursing Program required Bachelor of Nursing BSN preferred. · Current RN licensure for the State of Florida. · Three to five years management experience as solid charge or supervising RN required. · Basic Life Support BLS certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. · CEN or CCRN preferred. · Intermediate computer knowledge Uses Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and Windows.