RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med Surg-North Richland Hills, TX

RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med Surge-Full Time-N Richland Hills Shift: Full Time

Nights 7p-7a (3 shifts available)

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the unit's director or designee, the CNC assumes responsibility for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated shifts. In collaboration with other members of the management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit or department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Is a clinical Registered Nurse who can assume care for the patient population on the assigned unit.
• Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions during the designated shift.
• Functions as a resource person for staff members and assists in necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided when s/he is on duty.
• Makes decisions regarding activities in these areas based on Administrative Operational Standards, Nursing Administrative Standards, Human Resource Standards, and Standards of Care for the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver high-quality, patient-, family-, and person-centered care.
• Operationalizes evidenced-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Represents the organization positively within the community, and participates in company-supported and other healthcare-related community/patient events and in-services.
• Will assume leadership responsibility for the management of the unit in support of the manager/director, including direct supervision of a portion of the unit/department staff, payroll editing, performance reviews, coaching and developing staff, performance management, recognition, and other duties as assigned. Each CNC on the unit will have designated responsibilities that may rotate, within one or more of the following core areas:
• Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Preparedness
• Patient Experience
• Employee Engagement, Physician Satisfaction, and Culture
• Fiscal Responsibility including scheduling, overtime review, and supply management
• Staff Development including education and competency;
  New Graduate (resident) and Preceptor support

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN required within 1 year. Magnet®/Pathways® Accredited hospitals require a BSN at the time of hire.
• Other leadership training and activities in professional organizations are highly preferred.

License / Certification:

• Certification in specialty required within 1 year.
• Completion of charge nurse course required within one year.
• Texas State RN License

Qualifications:

• Will act as Charge RN and responsible for Admin Work.
• MUST At least 2 years in a clinical specialty (Medical Surgical)
• Strongly Preferred to have 2 years of leadership experience
• MUST have Acute Care experience within the last year
• Charge/management experience is a plus.
  * Not 100% admin role
• Ideally someone with specialty experience

Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
• Paid Personal Leave
• 401k (100% annual match – 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Identity Theft Protection discounts
• Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)