Pay Scale: $42.49 - $61.61

Shift: Casual Part-Time, Varied

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Support Services and working closely with the Nursing Unit Directors, RNs, Housekeeping, Unit Secretaries, Respiratory Care, Laboratory, Imaging Services, Pharmacy and Physicians, the Nursing Coordinator oversees hospital functioning and patient care activities on the assigned shift. Utilizes management skills to provide for quality, efficient and technical operation of the facility in the areas of staffing cost effectiveness and high quality care to the patients on the individual shift. Ensures that the nursing processes of assessment planning, intervention and evaluation are carried out in all areas of the nursing department during the assigned shift. Maintains a hospital-wide perspective, providing information and communication with Administrator-on-call during off-shift supervision.

Essential Duties Include the Following:

• Assesses staffing to meet patient needs and coordinates the staffing plan to provide necessary shift coverage.
• Evaluates work load and adjusts staffing as needed to maintain high quality patient care with cost effectiveness.
• Assists with plan for patient care activities for assigned shifts; performs related planning duties as required.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills using clinical expertise, and with knowledge and interpretation of hospital policies.
• Coordinates timely patient placement by proactively planning for appropriate levels of care while maintaining patient safety and ensuring quality care.
• Promotes and maintains harmonious relationships among the personnel supervised, between departments, medical staff patients and others. Keeps others informed by communicating effectively and timely.
• Investigates, documents, and reports nursing service incidents, staff deficiencies, communication issues, patient problems, and physician incidents. Takes appropriate action to resolve the problem.
• Assists Nursing Unit Directors and other Department Leaders as appropriate in follow-up on patient problems, employee work plans, staffing needs, and physician concerns.
• Implements, interprets and monitors standards to ensure accreditation from the various regulatory bodies.
• Maintains a global view of the health care delivery system stays informed of the changes and current trends in the changing delivery system; attends meetings as appropriate.
• Monitors environmental health and safety on the assigned shift and takes appropriate action to assure continued safety.
• Demonstrates ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group.

License/Certification:

• Current RN license issued by the state of Oregon.
• Must have current American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers within 30 days of hire, arrhythmia certification within 3 months of hire, ACLS within 6 months of hire date, and PALS, NRP, TNCC/TEAM are optional.

Experience:

• One year of administrative RN experience as Charge RN/ Relief Charge RN or higher or any equivalent combination of training or experience.
• Ability to direct and advise nurses effectively in solving varied, complex administrative and professional problems; ability to supervise and apply skilled nursing techniques to carry out the nursing process.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to maintain harmonious relationship with staff, physicians, patients and families.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.