RN Coordinator Medical Office Nursing - NCHV Cary Job Cary area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

Description

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Coordinate all clinical care within all clinics to maximize safety, patient and co-worker satisfaction and quality outcomes.

This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive.

Responsibilities

Coordinates clinical assignements for each day and clinic to ensure optimal coverage, timely patient flow, and excellent patient care. Identify opportunities to improve clinic flow. Works with Manager, Physicians, and APPs to provide a dynamic and user-friendly practice environment for all staff. Ensures that care/service delivered to each patient is appropriate and in accordance with Physician orders, departmental policies, and with full consideration of patient safety needs.

Documents in patient care records.

Serves as a clinical and management resource for decision-making, problem solving and employee performance reviews. Serves as a liaison between staff, physicians and Manager. Advises medical staff and Manager in matters related to patient care and operation of the department. Assists in addressing patient issues/complaints related to care/service received. Serves as a point of contact between nurses, providers, and other team members.

Delegates tasks to clinical, non-clinical, and volunteer staff as appropriate.

Assists in the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures. Ensures that clinical nursing staff is adhering to all applicable policies and procedures including JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory standards. Establishes, maintains and evaluates protocols, policies and procedures in conjunction with physician staff and Manager. Assists with the evaluation of quality of care/service provided. Identifies areas needing improvement and makes appropriate recommendations to address quality deficiencies.

Provides direct patient care maintaining current skills and competencies required of other Registered Nurses in the department. Ensures patient care maintains the UNC REX Healthcare standard of excellence. Ensures clinic nurses are properly trained to perform clinic procedures and patient care.

Maintains adequate inventory of clinical supplies and equipment. Assists with adherence to the budget, cost containment and product selection.

Adheres to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. Participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities. Recognizes, supports, and utilizes evidence based nursing practices.

Assists in the development and implementation of an orientation plan for new staff. In conjunction with Manager, prepares clinical staff time schedules, ensuring adequate staffing of the unit and provides assistance in covering staff absences. Identifies, coordinates and conducts ongoing continuing education programs for the staff. Serves as lead for annual competency training. Serves as a role model for other staff in the unit.

Collaborates with physicians and APPs to customize their clinics, in order to meet the unique needs of their patient population. Assists in the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures to reflect these standards. Ensures that clinical nursing staff is adhering to all applicable policies and procedures including TJC, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

Nursing Diploma, Associate Degree (ADN) or Bachelor’s Degree (BSN).

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

BLS certification required. Licensed to practice as RN in North Carolina.

Professional Experience Requirements:

Two (2) years (RN/LPN) nursing experience with at least one (1) year as a RN in a medical office or…