Registered Nurse, Shift Coordinator, Medical Surgical - PRN

$41.18 - $65.89 / hour

OVERVIEW
Provides hospital-wide nursing leadership by coordinating staffing, patient flow, and daily operations while supporting nursing teams across departments. Serves as a key resource during emergencies and complex patient situations, helping ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

SCHEDULE: PRN
SHIFT: Variable, as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership for nursing units in the absence of department directors.
Provides leadership for other hospital departments in the absence of department directors during disaster situations.
Reviews staffing needs for next 24 hours and makes necessary staffing adjustments for all nursing units.
Organizes, directs and collaborates with personnel on assigned shifts.
Investigates and resolves administrative problems and complaints and refers unusual problems to department directors or administration.
Offers input into the evaluations of nursing staff
Coordinates educational offerings for assigned shifts
Responds, coordinates and critique crisis situations.
Supervises staff, assesses their needs, identifies educational opportunities, and communicates with unit leadership.
Assists in maintaining and monitoring Nursing unit budgets, identifying opportunities to reduce costs.
Manages and assists in the resolution of opportunities related to human resources, and safety and risk management issues
Assists in implementation and evaluation of nursing initiatives.
Aware of and collaborates in performance improvement and quality initiatives for the nursing departments.
Highly visible to partners, rounding with charge and lead nurses at least once per shift and others as able throughout the assigned shift.
Rounds on patients and families as requested/needed with attention to high-risk patients. Rounds on at least one patient and family per shift.
Role model service recovery as appropriate. Encourages and acts as a resource for front-line partners to participate in the service recovery process.
Coordinates patient admissions, discharges and transfers and work assignments of nursing staff to meet patient and unit needs.
Serves as incident commander until the administrator on call arrives for Disaster Operations Plan. Participates in on-going Disaster Preparedness education.
Participates in nursing leadership educational sessions quarterly
Acts as a resource person for nursing staff, physicians and other hospital personnel.
Assists with complex patient care situations.
Counsels patients, families, and staff in time of crisis. Accesses appropriate resources.
As a designated Organ Procurement Requester assists with procurement of organs to be donated. Assists with completion of the death packet and process as needed.
Contacts OR staff for emergency OR procedures; assists Maternity staff in obstetrical emergencies, including assisting with coordinating resources for emergency surgeries; coordinates resources from Central services and Radiology for such cases.
Assists in procurement of supplies, nourishment for staff , physicians or patients, medical records and medications as needed.
Familiar with and assists with the delivery of care in accordance with the hospital and departmental Mission, Vision, and Values. Interprets and enforces institution policies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines). If hired prior to 1-1-14 in Winnebago County and prior to 9-1-14 in Rock, Walworth and McHenry Counties an ADN only is required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an RN in the state of practice
CPR-BLS
ACLS desired

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good interpretive and analytic skills.
Must have planning and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Change Management - Communicates changes effectively and in a positive manner. Supports decisions of administration and the Nursing Practice Council.
Delegation - Delegates work assignments, matching the responsibility to the person.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Accepts feedback from others; Frequently provides positive reinforcement and recognition to others.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Supports the Culture of Excellence; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.
Planning and Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; able to plan through the shift to assure safe and quality outcomes.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Addresses and reports potentially unsafe conditions ;conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner and patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
Attendance and Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment.
Dependability - Follows instructions, collaborates with leadership with leadership planning and direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed; Seeks out educational opportunities.
May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Work requires a high level of independent judgment. The position has substantial latitude for independent action.

SUPERVISES

Directly supervises employees in the hospital in the absence of administration.
Fulfills leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

PAY RANGE:

$41.18 - $65.89

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

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