Clinical Shift Coordinator RN-Emergency Department Part-Time Nights

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Are you an experienced nurse who is passionate about providing community-based care through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach at a Magnet recognized facility?  Do you enjoy providing leadership, education, and high-quality evidenced-based patient care through advanced technology? If so, I would encourage you to apply for this ER Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse role at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital.

Clinical Shift Coordinator RN-Emergency Department Part-Time

Kishwaukee Emergency Department

• 34 bed Emergency Department, including Primary Stroke Center with Tele-Stroke Robot for NMH Academic Center Neurology Consults
• Wide variety of patients including trauma, critical care, cardiac, neurology/stroke, behavioral health, and pediatric
• Robust ancillary support including coverage from Care Coordination and Social Work.
• Our Emergency Department leadership team has a long history within NM Kishwaukee Hospital with a continued focus on growth opportunities and succession planning.
• We offer an opportunity to join various committees including Unit-based Shared Decision Making Committee.
• Fostering a comprehensive Nurse Residency Program that allows new graduate RN’s to succeed a career in Emergency Medicine.
• Staff are able to gain additional certifications including:  ECRN, SANE, TNCC, ENPC

The ED Clinical Shift Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the hospitalized patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. This nurse functions in a leadership, overseeing daily unit operations, staff, and care delivery, utilizing a staff focused leadership model.

Responsibilities:

• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Demonstrates proficiency as a staff nurse and serves as a role model and resource to staff.
• Maintains awareness of unstable, complex or high-risk patient conditions throughout the shift.
• Ensures appropriate assignment of care based on staff competency and patient acuity.
• Coordinates and monitors patient care to ensure patient safety.
• Collects, analyzes and organizes patient care data for the unit.
• Oversees that staff are in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensures adaptation of services as needed to reflect age, culture, gender, race, nationality, religion, etc.
• Oversees documentation of key critical elements for patient care and national patient safety goals (restraints, verbal orders, abbreviations, etc.)
• Ensures initial admit orders are received by end of shift.
• Demonstrates knowledge of staffing requirements for unit and ensures compliance with staffing matrix each shift. Consults with manager when