Registered Clinical Nurse - Program Coordinator

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN Clinical Nurse Program Coordinator is a Master's prepared nurse who plans, coordinates, develops and evaluates the operational functions of programs and initiatives, within their area of specialty, to ensure that quality, cost effective health care is provided to patients and their families. The RN Clinical Nurse Program Coordinator collaborates with nursing leadership, the Medical Director for the area, and members of the healthcare team to implement evidence-based programs and initiatives. The RN Clinical Nurse Program Coordinator maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strategizes, plans, and appropriately executes programs/initiatives.
• Synthesizes and analyzes literature, research data, current literature, and practice standards to develop quality, cost effective programs/initiatives.
• Oversees and coordinates program/ initiative operations for specified service line, acting as a resource for nursing leadership and the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinates the clinical care of patients with the multidisciplinary team throughout the program/ initiative to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership, direct care nurses, and members of the multidisciplinary team to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate education initiatives for the service line.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership and direct care nurses to assess, develop, implement and evaluate nursing competencies required for care of patients during programs and initiatives.
• Collaborates with Carolinas HealthCare System teams and task forces on performance improvement, LEAN, and other quality improvement projects.
• Ensures effective communication throughout the project/initiative continuum to support ongoing progress toward identified outcomes.
• Reviews available quality data including nurse sensitive outcomes and HCAPS. Seeks opportunities to make improvements or reduce risks associated with providing patient care.
• Synthesizes and evaluates program/initiative data to determine effectiveness and areas for improvement.
• Provides leadership in establishing and meeting program/ initiative goals and milestones.
• Assists leadership in seeking ways to manage resources by reducing costs and improving the effectiveness of care.
• Acts as an expert resource and consultant to the healthcare team in the development of policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Role models professional nursing practice through conduct, appearance, communication, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem- s o l v i n g skills.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide and evaluate advanced, age- appropriate care.
• Participates in continuing education offerings to maintain own level of competency for program-related topics
• Identifies areas for study and participates in service line research activities.
• Disseminates findings or information through professional publications and/or presentations.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  

MSN, MHA, or Master's degree in the job-related field of work required.

Certification within specialty area required (within 2 years if not currently certified) or within 1 year of eligibility for certification.

2 years nursing experience required; 5-year experience preferred. Project management experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: 

Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, database management

Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality.

Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Ability to critically think, exercise judgment and discretion for problem solving and decision-making.

Ability to prioritize work independently.

Experience in nursing education or clinical training, preferably with internationally educated nurses preferred.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Knowledge of cultural competency and sensitivity in healthcare.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Subject to many interruptions

Occasionally subjected to irregular hours

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Frequent pressure related to multiple calls, inquires, and diversity of primary customer needs.

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, and a variety of other data systems, including publishing and authoring tools and database management.

Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality.

Superior organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Works independently with appropriate exercise of judgment and discretion for problem solving and decision-making.

Ability to prioritize work independently and meet important deadlines.

Positive negotiation and conflict resolution skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: