Clinical Nurse Coordinator Acute Care Telemetry

apartment HCA Healthcare location_onBrownsville, TX, US

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Clinical Nurse Coordinator Acute Care Telemetry you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Valley Regional Medical Center which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Valley Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Valley Regional Medical Center!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.

What qualifications you will need:

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Registered Nurse
Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma

Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed 215+ bed facility with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Nurse Coordinator Acute Care Telemetry opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

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Provides support to Nurse Managers by providing day-to-day supervision including reviewing and following up on controlled drug counts, medication counts, emergency checklist logs, refrigerator temperature logs, and glucose controls. Assists LVNs and RNs with implementation of protocols, procedures and programs to improve overall health and safety of staff and individuals. Assists with completing follow up assessments, guidelines, acute care plan (ACP) interventions, interventions in the chronic care plan, injury reports, restraints, and med variances. Assists in monitoring the completion of chronic care plan interventions. Timely and accurately documents and reports pertinent treatments and observations in the individual’s electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with SSLC procedures and protocols. When training others, oversees the completion of their required documentation. Works independently and productively with all levels of staff and departments. Identifies and implements various courses of action for routine and non-routine situations and works in conjunction with other nurses and health care providers. For example, assists the Infection Control nurse by implementing measures that prevent the spread of disease, assists the Quality Assurance Nurse in developing and implementing quality assurance programs, and assists in the implementation of therapeutic nursing programs. Participates in facility Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement initiatives. Makes recommendations to supervisors on how to improve processes to ensure quality services for individuals. Analyzes data, evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, and provides input to other members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to assist in assessing the treatment plan. As assigned, attends and/or provides information to a designee for meetings related to the status and care of assigned individuals such as daily morning medical, Incident Management Review Team (IMRT), or IDT meetings to ensure nursing issues or concerns are addressed promptly. Follows local SSLC policies and protocols to ensure pertinent information, such as diagnoses and treatment plans is clearly communicated to SSLC staff and, when instructed to do so, to guardians/Legally Authorized Representatives (LARs). Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety of individuals. Follows safety and infection control procedures of the SSLC. Provides educational and safety training to SSLC staff upon request. Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: State and federal laws and Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF-IID) rules, regulations, policy and procedures related to State Supported Living Center or ability to quickly gain that knowledge. Evidence-based practices applicable to treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities Emergency procedures and emergency equipment, i.e., Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and ability to assess and care for residents and/or staff members in emergency situations. Advanced knowledge of nursing techniques, standards, and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment patterns; of community health and nursing care principles, best practices, and procedures; of program regulations and procedures; and of utilization review and control measures Advanced knowledge of nursing care standards and Healthcare Guidelines. Skill in: The care and treatment of patients. The use of computer/software and an electronic health record system. Working with individuals with complex physical and nutritional management needs, behavioral challenges and varying methods of communication. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in both written and oral communications. Ability to: Provide patient care; to prepare and maintain records; to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and delivery of health services; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; and to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment. Interpret regulations and communicate them effectively both orally and in writing. Appropriately interact with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, with their family members, and with staff members and with staff members. Work independently and productively with all levels of staff. Train, in-service, coach, monitor and instruct all levels of staff in accordance with the scope of practice. make nursing decisions and recommendations to the team. Must maintain current CPR certification. Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform CPR, safe use of restraint (SUR) and Ukeru techniques (once trained). Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact) Initial Screening Criteria: Associate degree in nursing (ADN) is required. At least two (2) year of experience as a practicing registered nurse in a health agency, hospital, or health-care facility is required. Experience in assessment and documentation of health status is required. Specialized training or experience working with individuals with complex medical and behavioral health issues is preferred. Experience working with Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is preferred. Additional Information: Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC . Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans : Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions . ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility: Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form Telework Disclaimer: This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.