What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse- NICU position at Geisinger?
Hours include: nights-combination of 8hr and 12hr shifts- discussed directly with unit during interview.
Job Description:
- Provides direct patient care along with providing direct supervision to assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
- Conducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, scheduling 24 hour staffing, patient and bed triage where appropriate.
- Assists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
- Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
- Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
- Communicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to patients, visitors and staff members, as required.
- Communicates significant issues on units to Operations Manager in a timely manner.
- Assists Actively support Magnet philosophies such as a healthy work environment, professional growth and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
- Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, facilitates and promotes evidence-based practices and research activities.
- Serves as a resource for unit issues, mentors staff, delegates actions as appropriate and creates an environment of participation.
- Ensures that staff meets regulatory requirements.
- Assures effective, efficient and cost-effective use of physical, financial and human resources.
- Assists with the prevention and resolution of patient and family concerns.
- Assists the operations manager in making patient focused service round on assigned unit.
- Follows up on incidents occurring on assigned unit.
- Assures proper documentation and follow-through.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.