House Coordinator; Per Diem

Job Summary

The House Coordinator is responsible and accountable for coordinating the activities and providing clinical and supervisory leadership and expertise for the overall Department of Nursing for a specific shift including Med‑Surg, ICU, Emergency, Surgery, and Oncology. The House Coordinator works closely with all departments to coordinate services necessary for optimal patient care. She/he contributes to the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the organization, and is accountable for the Standards of Care and Practice in the areas of responsibility where clinical nursing is practiced.

The House Coordinator performs supervisory duties, charge nurse duties on the medical/surgical unit, and provides direct patient care as needed in any department during the shift. The House Coordinator is responsible for making rounds to patients on the Medical Surgical unit and ICU every shift as well as making rounds to all Nursing departments in the Medical Center at least every four (4) hours and as needed.

The House Coordinator serves as the clinical backup RN to the specialty areas (ED, ICU, ONC, and PACU/SDS). In addition, the House Coordinator possesses knowledge of CMS (HCFA) standards specific to Critical Access Hospitals, New Hampshire Department of Health guidelines, New Hampshire Board of Nursing rules, and the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice of Weeks Medical Center.

• Coordinate activities and provide clinical and supervisory leadership for the Department of Nursing on a specific shift.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure optimal patient care.
• Contribute to the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the organization.
• Be accountable for Standards of Care and Practice in the areas of responsibility.
• Perform supervisory duties, charge nurse duties on the medical/surgical unit, and provide direct patient care as needed.
• Make rounds to patients on the Medical Surgical unit and ICU each shift and make rounds to all nursing departments in the Medical Center at least every four hours.
• Serve as the clinical backup RN to the specialty areas (ED, ICU, ONC, and PACU/SDS).
• Apply knowledge of CMS (HCFA) standards, New Hampshire Department of Health guidelines, New Hampshire Board of Nursing rules, and the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice of Weeks Medical Center.

• Current registered nurse license in the State of New Hampshire (BSN, BS, or BA strongly preferred).
• BLS, ACLS, and Basic Dysrhythmia course certifications required.
• Critical Care course required, or completion within six (6) months of hire or promotion.
• PALS and MOAB certification required within one year of hire.
• NRP, TNCC within two years of hire.
• Current clinical experience for at least five (5) years; strongly prefer at least two (2) years of experience in ED and ICU.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict management, and time management skills.

All new hires are required to attend a mandatory three-day orientation at Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH. Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion. Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy.

North Country Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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