Registered Nurse Coordinator Job Description
Serves as a valued member of the departmental management team as the RN Coordinator on the floor to provide guidance to other RNs, LVNs, MAs, and other clinical staff or administrative staff if performing duties for a clinic. Performs complex and varied administrative and clinical assignments. Serves as a personal contact for physicians, staff, patients, and outside departments in order to address problems, issues, or concerns that require attention. Assists in management of clinical unit operations. Serves as the primary competency validator/educator for the clinical staff. Able to provide telephone triage for same-day appointments, and oversees a team of triage nurses. In addition, as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting, when required. Ensures patients right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained. Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies. Complex, independent problem solving when overseeing a team of clinical floor staff and patient care coordinators with overlap at multiple practice sites or overseeing patient care if working at a clinic. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties
EDUCATION Trains staff to provide patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan Evaluates nursing competencies for all licensed staff
COMMUNICATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by:
Appropriate patient/family interactions
Effectively triages phone calls
Utilizing e-mail system
Communicates effectively with members of the clinical team
ORGANIZATION Manages time effectively Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities Assists in overseeing daily clinic operational flow
OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS National Patient Safety Goals Uses two patient identifiers Does not use unapproved abbreviations Uses procedural time out Uses appropriate communication between providers Completes medication reconciliation Maintains audible alarms Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps HIPPA OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas) TJC (continuous survey readiness) Critical values are written, read back, and shared with appropriate provider Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed, and dated Maintains a safe work environment for self and others
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Educational workshops Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials Bonus Points Professional certification
OTHER DUTIES Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary Range
The annual base salary range for this position is $121,680.00 - $200,772.00.
USC Equal Opportunity Employer
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.