RN Coordinator Medical Office Nursing - UNC Pediatrics at Garner

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive paid out in equal installments over the course of 3 years.

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

• Coordinates clinical assignments for each day and clinic to ensure optimal coverage, timely patient flow, and excellent patient care; identifies 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.

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

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

• Two (2) years (RN/LPN) nursing experience with at least one (1) year as an RN in a medical office or outpatient setting preferred.
• Prefer previous supervisory experience.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures; ability to document clinical information; ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members and other staff.
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