EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEMinimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Four years RN experience, including two years progressive management experience is required (i.e. Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor)
Preferred Qualifications
- Hospital and EMT experience
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONSRequired:
- Current licensure or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
- Certification appropriate to specialty required within one year of hire.
JOB SUMMARYThe Nursing Program Coordinator is accountable for the effective, strategic planning and the personnel, operational, and financial management of a focused clinical or support program to ensure optimal quality, cost, and service outcomes. In a clinical program, the coordinator has 24-hour accountability for patient care delivery.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS- Assumes a leadership role in effective strategic planning for the program.
- Directs the operational management of the program to ensure high quality, cost effective service/outcomes, and a safe and efficient work environment.
- Directs the personnel management of the employees assigned to the program consistent with state and federal laws, and nursing service and hospital philosophy, goals, and policies.
- Directs the financial management of the program to ensure desired fiscal status while providing optimum service/outcomes.
- Promotes and practices patient/family advocacy and facilitates the maintenance of ethical practice.
- Promotes and practices positive guest and peer relations.
- Leads and directs quality improvement for the program and supports nursing research within the program and at the department and service level.
- Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability.
- Provides leadership for the program and promotes teamwork within the program department and nursing service.
- Actively promotes the professional development of self and others.
Marginal or Periodic Functions:- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
- Performs related duties as required.
