STAFF NURSE II SHIFT COORDINATOR - Burn Unit

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Job Role Summary

The Staff Nurse II-Shift Coordinator functions as a clinical expert, clinical consultant and resource to nursing unit staff to facilitate consistent quality patient care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

•    Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health values
•    A resource for unit/area emergencies, disasters or other emergent situations by responding, facilitating communication and resources with management/administrative support; this may include responding to codes or other identified high acuity events 
•    Functions as a clinical expert, clinical consultant and resource to nursing unit staff to facilitate consistent quality patient care
•    Coordinates assignment, adjusting unit staffing and scheduling based on established standards and census;  facilitates optimal utilization of resources to meet patient needs by ensuring employees have the tools and information to function efficiently
•    Coordinates unit level quality management and performance improvement activities with direction; initiates processes to resolve clinical problems to include PI projects with direction
•    Functions as a charge nurse and shift coordinator with the ability to problem-solve unit and area level operations issues, collaborating with management as defined
•    Performs all functions of Staff Nurse II, providing professional nursing care to patients; functions independently as a practitioner, demonstrating superior problem-solving decision-making and critical thinking skills 
•    Provides direct patient care as needed; is a technical expert and resource, or able to provide access to expert care as needed following organizational/departmental policy and procedure
•    Monitors and evaluates care and practice for self and others, collects data to ensure effectiveness of interventions
•    Facilitates efficient patient throughput, in collaboration with staffing and schedule coordination 
•    Supports consistent regulatory readiness for unit/area via rounding, counseling/coaching and monitoring; is aware of standards and regulations applicable to clinical unit
•    Participates in the evaluation of staff by providing input, supporting development and coaching and counseling of staff
•    Coordinates special programs within area of expertise as delegated
•    Management of daily staffing and requests for supplemental staff
•    Coordination and management of employee work schedules, including vacations and trade days, in collaboration with the manager
•    Management and coordination of PI audits and equipment checks
•    Responds to all code 99 and RRT events
 

Job Requirements

•    Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse
•    Graduation from a nationally accredited college or university
•    Current BLS certification
•    Current ACLS certification
•    Additional certifications and specialty skills related to designated area of practice
•    Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in designated area as a Registered Nurse
•    One year of charge nurse/resource nurse experience
•    BSN preferred but not required.
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

•    Advanced skills in:
o    Clinical nursing practice, use of equipment/instruments relevant to unit/area care, according to policies, procedures and standards
o    Effective interpersonal communication and team skills which include listening, interviewing
o    Techniques with patients, families and staff
o    Assessment, reassessment and monitoring of patients
o    Concise, accurate, legible documentation
o    Problem solving techniques, critical thinking and decision-making skills

•    Knowledge and skills necessary to:
o    Provide care appropriate to meet the age and cultural needs of the patients served
o    Demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span
o    Assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age specific needs as well as clinical indications
o    Effectively collaborate with the Manger and CNS by frequently providing information about status of unit

•    Knowledge of:
o    Fundamental nursing theories and current clinical concepts of care
o    Disease processes and related treatments/care/medications
o    Departmental/hospital policies/protocol
o    Infection control procedures and protocols
o    Treatments/medications
o    Diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions

•    Ability to:
o    Function as a member of the health care team
o    Support and develop staff
o    Delegate responsibilities/duties as appropriate
o    Follow oral and written instructions
o    Record and interpret information accurately
o    Assess and respond to patient status or needs
o    Perform CPR and other technical skills related to unit/department/assignment
o    Work independently with little supervision
o    Work effectively under stress/pressure and in crisis situations
o    Establish care/work priorities
o    Display good judgment