Registered Nurse; RN Clinical Coordinator - Med Surg - Oncology Unit - Fairfield Hospital

Clinical Coordinator

Provides 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 members.

In 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 procedures.

Provides 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 communication.

Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.

Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Requirements:

BSN preferred

Current nursing license in the State of Ohio

Required Certifications by Nursing Department:

Emergency Department- BLS/ACLS/PALS

Med Surg/Telemetry: BLS required, ACLS encouraged

STEP DOWN: BLS required; ACLS required with 6 months of hire

ICU/CVU: BLS and ACLS required

Family Birth: BLS and NRP required: NCCc-EFM within 18 months of hire required

Perioperative: BLS required

Cath Lab: BLS and ACLS required

Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab: BLS and ACLS required

PACU: BLS, ACLS and PALS required

Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility preferred

Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:
Oncology Nursing - Fairfield