Job Summary:

The Patient Care Coordinator is accountable and responsible for managing the clinical care of course of treatment of a number of patients. Coordination of care is accomplished through collaboration with physicians, associate staff, and other health care providers to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved within the projected course of treatment using the nursing process. Other job requirements include but are not limited to, taking a patient load when staffing is short, starting I.V.’s, drawing blood, taking patients to procedures, or to exit upon discharge, assisting staff with their work load of patients when needed. The Patient Care Coordinator is accountable to the Patient Care Manager.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age 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.
• Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and verbal communication. Communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members.
• Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, equipment and certifications required for 2T, cardiovascular nursing unit.

• Embraces and practices We CARE philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, co-worker, employee and non-employee care.

• Communicates effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner
• Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety and compliance standards.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and able to make decisions independently keeping PCM informed and supporting the hospital’s mission and vision.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist in the coordination of services with the medical staff, nursing staff and other departments as well as other providers. Responds rapidly and effectively during emergency situations.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

Graduate of a recognized accredited RN program required.

Work Experience:

Minimum of two years as a staff RN in an acute setting preferred, with six months being at Forrest General Hospital.

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

• Moderate Sedation

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

• NIH Stroke Scale

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

• Telemetry Nurse Education

Within 90 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands: Ability to perform as a team member, cooperates with others, follow directions precisely, delegate effectively, demonstrate initiative, and function under stress. Must be able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.