PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR- UP TO $15000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE AVAILABLE! at Forrest General Hospital – Picayune, Mississippi

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is accountable and responsible for managing the clinical care and course of treatment of a number of patients. Coordination of care is accomplished through collaboration with physicians, associate staff, nurses and other health care providers to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved within the projected course of treatment using the nursing process. The PCC possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, cultural and religious beliefs of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. The PCC is accountable to the Unit Director and will function as an extension of the Director with oversight for the practice of nursing.

Performance Expectations:

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

Provides for exceptional patient and coworker experiences by following our standards of practice of always using positive language; promotes a positive work environment.

Responsible for making patient assignments and monitoring breaks and lunches; as well as making sure patient ratios are safe

Evaluates performance of assigned staff

Makes rounds in each area every 2 hours and as needed

Completes the PCC checklist

Attends Discharge Planning Meetings during the week

Provides written report for oncoming PCC

Completes OTIS as needed during shift

Reviews and/or assists with all discharges

Holds meetings with staff as needed on any updates from Director

Resolve daily problems and patient care concerns independently

Notifies Director of any concerns or unresolved complaints immediately

Assist nurses in documentation and picture taking of wounds from admission and throughout admission as needed

Completes accurate and timely documentation

Keeps a clean, safe, quiet, and efficient work environment

Serves as a resource person for nurses and other staff on the unit

Reviews all patients charts throughout shift to ensure all specimens have been collected, restraint documentation is correct as well as relevant care plan information

Provides an initial assessment on admission for any admits for the LPN as well as initiate the care plan

Administers IV push medications as needed for LPN, or anything else not within their scope of practice

Is able to manage staff as well as the clinical care and course of treatment of multiple patients

Able to safely utilize equipment including, but not limited to: Defibrillator, Automated Blood Pressure Machine, Hoyer lift, tele medicine, restraints, wound vac, blood warmer, SCDs, Bair hugger, Omni-cell

Completes the control substance count weekly at night or as needed

Assist with home oxygen DME setup, as well as home health, when case management is not in house

Able to care for the cardiac patient and identify lethal cardiac dysrhythmias

Ability to assist with set up and maintenance of sterile field during procedures

Ability in competency of central line care, IV insertion/care and blood transfusions

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with staff, managers, physicians and all other members of the hospital

Plans patient care in conjunction with other disciplines to meet the goals and individualized needs of the patients

Competent in patient interventions as evidenced by safe administration of medications, treatments, procedures, infection control, and addressing changes in status to safely care for patients Evaluates the practices of care delivered to patients and adjusts care according to established standards of practice and physician’s orders

Educates staff, patients and family on equipment, medications, safety, pain control, and discharge needs

Logs/ addresses needs for specialized beds

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job specific responsibilities related to safety, security, emergency preparedness, control of hazardous materials, life safety, and utility systems as outlined in the hospital’s environment of care plan

Utilizes knowledge and provides care of age specific needs of patients, from pediatric to adult in performance of duties and responsibilities

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Graduate of a recognized accredited non-online RN program.

Work Experience:

Minimum of two years as a staff RN in an acute setting; six months experience at Highland Community Hospital preferred.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

NIH Stroke Scale

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Pediatric Advance Life Support

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Telemetry Nurse Education

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands: Ability to critically think and perform as a team member, cooperates with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, and function under stress.