OFF SHIFT COORDINATOR - AOH EDUCATION in ORRVILLE, Ohio at Aultman Health Foundation

Orrville Hospital Foundation

The primary purpose of the Registered Nurse Off Shift Coordinator is to provide direct patient care and coordinate hospital activities between all departments during off shift hours. The Registered Nurse Off Shift Coordinator will work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act for RN’s.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.

• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and/or Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC).

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.

• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.

• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.

• Demonstrates effective communication.

• Effective, appropriate, and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients, and visitors.

• Adaptability to changing work environment and needs.

• Performs and documents patient assessments, planning, interventions and evaluations of outcomes in a timely manner while maintaining a confidential patient record.

• Administers medications safely according to the five rights of medication administration and assesses patient response to treatments.

• Determines a plan of care according to each patient’s individual need and incorporates family members into the plan of care. Revises the plan of care according to the patient’s response.

• Formulates an education plan based on identified learning needs of the patient/family and evaluates the effectiveness of learning.

• Utilizes electronic medical record and other computerized programs for documentation of care and completion of daily tasks.

• Treats patient/family with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychological, social, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of the patient/family.

• Assists with the day-to-day phone calls, questions, concerns and/or orders from family members, clients or physicians.

• Available to personnel for routine questions, concerns and problems.

• Responds to patient/family complaints.

• Collaborates with Security Officer.

• Coordinates staffing/lunch breaks.

• Coordinates bed management.

• Liaison to the Nursing Manager and Manager On-Call.

• Facilitate management of environmental/maintenance concerns.

• Routine rounding in all departments (twice per shift is preferable).

• Assist with all Hospital Codes (Red, Blue, Yellow, etc.).

• Restraint resource.

• Assists with scheduling of off shift surgeries.

• Acquisition of additional patient supplies (storeroom/surgery/dietary).

• Informs the Unit Director of any significant problems or concerns.

• Assists with education and competency validation of personnel as appropriate.

• Performs chart audits and collects quality data as assigned.

• Consistently communicates with all patients, families, customers and other personnel in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.

• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the hospital and responds positively to changes in workflow.

• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization.

• Complies with agency infection control and safety policies.

• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel.

• Consistently maintains a professional appearance.

• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.

• Supports strategic organizational goals.

• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and code of conduct.

• Demonstrates, creates, and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation and provides care that consistently complies with the Aultman Corporate Service Standards and high reliability culture.

• Manages time wisely and seeks assignments when duties are completed.

• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice and evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

• Represents the hospital by volunteering for community activities which may include participation at community events, activities or on local boards.

• Seeks opportunities for involvement and participates in hospital-based committees.

• Other duties as assigned.

• 8 or 12 hour shifts; days, afternoons, nights; weekends and holidays; overtime based on a 40 hour work week.

• On-call based on unit specific need.

• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Demands

Frequency

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 10-20 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 20-35 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Lifting 75-100 lbs

Never

Lifting over 100 lbs

Never

Forward Reaching

Occasional 10-33%

Overhead Reaching

Occasional 10-33%

Standing

Frequent 34-65%

Walking

Frequent 34-65%

Sitting

Frequent 34-65%

Climbing

Never

Stairs/Ladder

Occasional 10-33%

Bending/Stooping

Occasional 10-33%

Twisting/Turning

Occasional 10-33%

Kneeling/Squatting

Occasional 10-33%

Crawling

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs

Never

Carrying 0-10 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 10-20 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 20-35 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 50-100 lbs

Never

Carrying over 100 lbs

Never

Grasping/repetitive sustained

Occasional 10-33%

Fine motor coordination

Frequent 34-65%

Vision: Near/Far/Color

Frequent 34-65%

Hearing: ordinary conversation/other

Frequent 34-65%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.