Non-Clinical - Admin Assistant

Non-Clinical - Admin Assistant

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Administrative Nursing

Duration: Contract to Hire

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: Minimum of two years in a leadership role, preferably in a healthcare setting.

License: Current NY State RN License required.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required, Certified in area of Specialty required.

Must-Have: Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school (BSN) required.

Description:

The Administrative Nursing Coordinator coordinates the delivery of nursing services throughout the organization on evening and night shifts. He/she has primary authority and responsibility for ensuring that defined standards of nursing practice and patient care are consistently adhered to on evening and night shifts. These responsibilities are accomplished through in-depth knowledge of management theory, labor relations, and organizational policies, along with proficient application of communication, interpersonal, interviewing, and problem-solving skills.

Promotes career development of employees. Communicates important organizational information to staff in a timely manner. Ensures employees have the necessary authority, latitude, and resources to take action. Promotes teamwork as a priority. Seeks experiences to expand and maintain skills and knowledge base. Develops and participates in educational programs and activities, conferences, workshops, interdisciplinary professional meetings, and self-directed learning. Utilizes nursing research and evidence-based practice to drive change and structure quality improvements through active involvement of nursing staff.

Contributes to nursing management education and professional development of staff, students, and colleagues. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees. Interacts professionally, courteously, and appropriately with patients, visitors, and other employees. Behaves in a manner consistent with maintaining and furthering a positive public perception of the organization and its employees. Responsible for the implementation of organizational policies and procedures, as well as regulatory agency codes and standards.

Responsible for operations and management of units in collaboration with leadership. Makes frequent rounds to evaluate adherence to standards of practice and patient care including organizational policies. Available to nursing personnel for support, coaching, and serving as a clinical role model. Assesses 1:1 checks, documentation of patient restraints, observations, falls, and risks. Investigates, follows up, and resolves complaints, incidents, and problems as applicable.

Communicates analysis, actions, and recommendations to leadership. Addresses staffing for the shift and the oncoming shift. Attends, assesses, and monitors all organizational codes, ensuring sufficient resources and code documentation. Ensures that all standards of service, philosophy of nursing, and ethical standards are met while delivering patient care. Develops a positive rapport with team members by encouraging constructive relationships. Respects, appreciates, and supports the diversity of ideas.

Demonstrates team effectiveness skills by acting for the good of the team. Anticipates and resolves conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Responds in a timely manner to oral and written communications. Resolves problems through established lines of communication. Provides and accepts feedback among coworkers and management to enhance team relations. Reports all patient safety issues and pertinent issues within the shift for follow-up.

Establishes and monitors customer service improvement goals, focusing on priority aspects of patient satisfaction. Establishes and maintains a communication plan for the department.