Job Information
Logan Health RN - House Coordinator - Whitefish - PRN in Whitefish, Montana
Job Description Summary:
The House Coordinator has the authority to supervise the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for an assigned shift in the absence of the clinical supervisor. The RN functions as the House Coordinator and has primary responsibility for nursing care in the Emergency Department at times of increased patient volume or acuity. The RN will have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, delegate and coordinate through effective leadership skills.
Position Responsibilities
(Marginal Functions = MF Essential Functions = EF)
Provides clinical guidance, leadership, and direct supervision of the nursing staff.
Assesses the status of each patient care area frequently during the shift.
Supports nursing personnel and assists staff with clinical decisions and procedures.
Demonstrates proactive behavior by recognizing potential patient problem and intervenes in a timely manner.
Effective in conflict management.
Makes staff assignments at the beginning of each shift.
Coordinates breaks and maintains continuity in the level of care.
Accepts responsibility for subordinates' adherence to policies and procedures.
Makes appropriate independent decisions in the absence of established policies or procedures and promptly reports such occurrences to the immediate clinical supervisor.
Additional Functions
Makes rounds with physicians.
Helps formulate new policies and procedures.
Assesses staffing requirements and anticipates patient care needs based on census, acuity and staff expertise needed for quality patient care.
Accurately evaluates departmental needs and coordinates staffing within budget guidelines. Readjusts staffing as necessary.
Reviews and authorizes overtime appropriately.
Completes required shift documentation e.g., 8-hour portion of the daily census and staffing reports.
Appropriately assesses the availability of an RN for patient transfer after evaluating in-house staffing requirements.
Assists with adjustments within the time and attendance system.
Applies the clinical discipline of professional nursing through the nursing process.
Adheres to the standard of nursing practice and nursing objectives of the hospital.
In all areas assists in implementing nursing care based on the care plan.
Interacts with physicians and implements the physicians' orders as directed.
Sets priorities and delivers care in a timely manner. Delegates responsibilities appropriately.
Coordinates placement of patients upon admission, transfer and discharge. Maintains communication with the Care Manager.
Collaborates with the clinical nursing staff and other clinical disciplines to evaluate the patient's response to the care plan and nursing intervention.
Participates in patient teaching.
Additional Functions:
Participates in patient care conferences.
Demonstrates competence in delivery of nursing care in his/her assigned clinical area.
The RN successfully completes the performance standards inclusive of the yearly competencies, for each primary area.
Completes specific shift responsibilities.
Follows pharmacy protocol for securing and administering medications.
Follows protocol for initiating and maintaining IV therapy.
Takes responsibility for coordinating the response to an emergency situation, inclusive of the codes as defined in policy.
Maintains effective communication.
Keeps Acute Care Manager and nursing supervisors informed of significant clinical and staffing events.
Strives to problem solve conflicts by using proper communication channels and the chain of command.
Assists and cooperates with the physicians to provide high quality patient care.
Displays a courteous and receptive manner toward all other departments, medical staff, nursing personnel, visitors and outside agencies.
Assumes responsibilities delegated by the clinical supervisors and other duties as assigned.
Assists with the quality assurance program by identifying problem areas and participating in collecting and auditing data.
Appropriately evaluates the need for activating emergency protocols i.e., the fire, disaster, and bomb threat plans and maintains competency in the Hospital Incident Command System.
Provides feedback that assists with evaluation of the nursing staff.
Effectively assists in the orientation of new employees when requested.
Additional Functions
In absence of the Care Manager assumes additional responsibilities as needed.
Completes appropriate documentation.
Receives and transcribes the physicians' orders.
Writes clean, concise nursing notes that reflect implementation of, and the patients' response to the nursing care plan.
Obtains patient consents and refusals.
Completes incident reports and follows through with the reporting process.
Documentation will be thorough, legible and completed within an appropriate time frame.
Completes patient charges for area worked.
Provides patient safety and comfort measures.
Reports defects and malfunctioning equipment to appropriate supervisor.
Ensures that restraint protocol is followed.
Assists with ambulation, repositioning and transferring patients using lifts, etc.
Respects patients' rights to privacy and dignity.
Allows patient choices: food, when to awaken, time of care, etc.
Allows patient time to accomplish ADLs in their rehabilitative process to regain or maintain optimal level of functioning.
Maintains patient rooms in a clean and comfortable environment appropriate to the needs of the patient.
Uses privacy curtains and covers patients appropriately.
Other duties as assigned.
Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct: LHW is dedicated to the highest ethical standards as it is essential to meeting our commitment to our mission and vision. Individual responsibilities include adhering to our organizational Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.
Maintains awareness and understands the organization-wide compliance plan. Familiar with and adheres to LHW's published Code of Conduct which provides guidance and expectations regarding confidentiality, conflict of interest, billing, controlled substances, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), payments for referrals, gifts, anti-kickback laws, safety and health, waste disposal, and compliance with antitrust laws, advertising and marketing, discrimination, insider trading and government requests. (EF)
Reports any violation or suspected violation of this Code or other hospital policies or procedures to supervisor, Compliance Officer or through the compliance hotline. (EF)
Attends and/or completes mandatory training regarding organizational compliance. (EF)
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires: Current MT RN License; experience working independently in an emergency department. Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, TNCC, NRP, and ENPC or AHA PALS Certifications
This is a promotion position and will be based on demonstrated clinical and leadership ability in accordance with the established criteria as outlined in Clinical Advancement Program.
Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
PRN as needed
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.
The Planetree Culture at Logan Health – Whitefish
Thank you for your interest in Logan Health – Whitefish where we believe everyone who works at our hospital and clinics is a caregiver. At Logan Health – Whitefish our employees are motivated by our open and supportive culture of caring for the patient and each other.
Logan Health – Whitefish was the first hospital in Montana to be affiliated with Planetree International, a non-profit organization setting the global standard for person-centered care. As a Planetree affiliate, we embrace this evidence-based approach partnering with the patient and their family to provide the highest quality patient experience. Logan Health – Whitefish is often recognized as one of the top critical access hospitals in the country and received a 5-star overall rating, the highest designation available for hospitals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2023. We take pride in providing our quality level of service and continuously work to go above and beyond our stellar reputation.
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