NURSE COORDINATOR - STAFFING OFFICE

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health & Human Services

New Hampshire Hospital

36 Clinton St.

Concord, NH 03301

NURSE COORDINATOR

STAFFING OFFICE

Full-Time, 3rd Shift

Position #16070

$48.89/hour - $76.21/hour

Plus, Shift Differential $7.00/hr & Direct Care Pay Ten Dollars per week

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
  

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Hospital has a Full-Time vacancy for a Nurse Coordinator.

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing/Patient Care Services, provides support, guidance, and consultation to Nursing staff 24 hours a day seven days a week. Engages in inter and intra-departmental collaboration to insure continuity of patient care and consistent management practices. Practices within the scope and standards of the Department, Hospital, and Regulatory Agencies.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in nursing, human services, psychology, or a related field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Five years' experience as a registered nurse in a health care facility or a related human service field working in any specialty area. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire.
• Current certification in CPR.
• Must be certified by the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying entity in Nursing Administration or a specialty consistent with the job accountabilities and appropriate to the institution or agency in which the vacancy exists.
  

Other Requirements: None.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD): None

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

• Contributes to the formulation and achievement of the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives for the Hospital and the Department of Nursing as demonstrated by active involvement and representation of the Department in the unit, departmental, hospital-wide and/or public meetings, programs, retreats and committees designed or that purpose.
• Manages and role models the delivery of nursing care through the unit-based supervisory role, the hospital-wide supervisory role and management of the hospital as the on-site “person-in-charge”, in collaboration with the Executive-on-call. In that role, identifies and communicates clinical and administrative concerns to unit staff, other nurse managers, physicians, executive-on-call, and other departments and, in emergency situations, initiates NH Hospital Emergency Preparedness Plan and Patient Care Services Continuity of Operations Plans.
• Manages the maintenance of a therapeutic and caring environment, 24 hours a day, seven days a week by demonstrating and monitoring staff’s adherence to the policies and standards of New Hampshire Hospital and the New Hampshire Hospital Department of Nursing.
• Acts as a role model for professional leadership practice as evidenced by identifying opportunities to apply skills of critical thinking, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and mentoring and sustaining/expanding relevant, current knowledge base through participation in ongoing professional development programs.
• Contributes to the continuity and enrichment of the Department by recruiting, interviewing, hiring nursing staff and managing their professional development through monitoring and evaluation of competent practice and provision of necessary resources/disciplinary action to sustain/enrich practice.
• Contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of fiscally responsible staffing strategies that enhance patient outcomes.
• Manages automated staffing systems and electronic mail account administration.
• Provides staff training and expert consultation.
• Contributes to the evaluation and implementation of hospital and nursing staffing systems software and relevant patient care applications.
• Initiates, participates in and supports unit -based and hospital wide nursing research activities.
• Acts as model liaison with community, family, and staff in accordance with the customer service values of the hospital.
  

Supervisors Workplace Safety Accountabilities

Manages compliance with established hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures by:

• Maintaining competency in hospital approved Crisis Management Program (CMP) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for adults, infants, children and AED training.
• Completing competency based review, when applicable.
• Providing on the spot reinforcement/training on safety issues; referring staff to formal training programs, as appropriate.
• Recording safety related initiatives for annual reporting.
  

Total Commitment to Quality

• Participates in the formulation of the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the Department; supports same by acting as an agent of the Department through a positive leadership presence in unit based, departmental, hospital wide, or in public meetings/committees within the hospital to support.
• Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting quality improvement activities; demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values with co-workers.
  

For further information please contact Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Claire Kent. Claire.A.Kent@dhhs.nh.gov and 603-271-5835.

You may also contact Human Resources at: NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov

• TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
  

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
  

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964