RN- Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical- Orthopedic- Clinical Coordinator -Fairfield

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthCLINICAL COORDINATORSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionProvides unit based leadership and support to employees; delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team membersEssential Job FunctionsIn collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Ohio Nursing Practice Act and Mercy Health policies and proceduresProvides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking; assesses and maintains staffing levels that are responsive to patient care needs and that optimizes productivity; provides staff with coaching and ongoing performance feedback; communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters environment for effective communicationActs as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the departmentIncorporates the professional practice model into care deliveryEmployment QualificationsEducation Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.Required Minimum Education:4 Year/ Bachelor's DegreeSpecialty/Major:NursingLicensure/Certification Required:Current nursing license in the State of OhioBLS- through American Heart Association requiredRequired Certifications by Nursing Department:Emergency Department- BLS/ACLS/PALS or per RN Residency planMed Surg/Telemetry: BLS required, ACLS encouragedSTEP DOWN: BLS required; ACLS required with 6 months of hire or per RN Residency planICU/CVU: BLS and ACLS required or per RN Residency planFamily Birth: BLS required. NRP required by end of orientation. NCCc-EFM within 18 months of hire requiredPerioperative: BLS requiredCath Lab: BLS and ACLS requiredCardiac Pulmonary Rehab: BLS and ACLS requiredPACU: BLS, ACLS and PALS required or per RN Residency planLicensure/Certification Preferred:Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibilityMinimum Years and Type of Experience: At least one year of experience as a RN in an acute environmentOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: More than one year of experience as a RN in an acute environmentOther Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience preferredMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled Weekly Hours:36Work Shift:Nights (United States of America)Department:Ortho/Neuro Unit - FairfieldAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

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