Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Compensation:
Salary Range: $34.00 - $51.00
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Summary
Integrates health care for clients from pre-admission to post discharge. This is accomplished through the coordination and sequencing of the client's care. Integration enhances patient/resident flow and interdisciplinary communication promotes early intervention.
Job Description
Seeks to evaluate outcomes based on an integration among established clinical, financial and utilization data. Functions in structured and unstructured health care settings described as a geographic and/or situational environment that may not have established policies and procedures. Utilizes independent nursing judgment when integrating health care. Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-specific structured care methodologies, such as protocols/integrated clinical pathways/guidelines/standards of care relating to the overall health care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients/residents.
Able to work with growth and development needs of client populations in clinical area. May work with clients in all age groups. Ability to communicate with patients/residents, family members and others on the health care team. Coordinates, facilitates, and negotiates with others. Monitors, evaluates and trends patient/resident responses utilizing structured care methodologies. Fiscally responsible. Controls variances and duplication.
Must demonstrate independence, assertiveness and critical thinking when working with patients/residents and co-workers. Ability to document clearly. Ability to solve problems. Self motivated. Works with little direction. Ability to incorporate teaching/learning principles and adapt teaching to age group. Ability to facilitate groups and implement projects when necessary. Must be able to establish priorities, have strong flexibility and organizational skills. Must be knowledgeable about reimbursement for services provided.
Will be required to work primarily day hours, scheduled weekends, and occasional evenings. May be exposed to communicable or infectious disease, hazardous materials and injury from performance of assigned duties. Is subject to multiple sensory and environmental stressors.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred. Graduate from an accredited nursing program, including, but not limited to, those accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
Minimum of two years' clinical experience preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Depending on location, a valid drivers license may be required.
