Clinical research coordinator jobs

Charge Registered Nurse - OR Days

$41.10 - $61.65 / hour

Department: 37703 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Surgery Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day shift: 0630-1500, rotating 5 days staffing/5 days in charge role. No call, no holidays, no weekends unless desired Pay Range $41.10 - $61.65 Major Responsibilities: Manages daily intra-operative processes to optimize patient outcomes, customer satisfaction, and resource management 1)Assures appropriate peri-operative communication between clinical areas. 2)Supervises and implements the daily surgical schedule. 3)Collaborates with surgical schedulers on availability of OR scheduling times and works with physicians and/or physicians' offices to assure that cases are scheduled. 4)Works with Anesthesia Coordinator to facilitate movement of patients to implement OR/ASC schedule. Collaborates with Anesthesia Coordinator to provide placement of add-on cases to the existing schedule, assign appropriate staff to meet the clinical competence of the case. 5)Participates in meeting all applicable regulatory agency requirements. Assists with vendor and visitor control. 6)Minimizes turnaround of OR rooms through effective communication and supervision. 7)Collaborates with physicians and staff to maintain efficient utilization of surgical time. 8)Resolves interdisciplinary conflicts in a productive manner. 9)Communicates with physicians, staff, peers, and Manager collaboratively and respectfully. 10)Coordinates emergency activities (ex. Codes, Power Outage, etc.) Accountable for appropriate resource utilization and intradepartmental collaboration. 1)Reviews and makes adjustments to staff assignments daily, utilizing appropriate level and numbers of caregivers in an effective manner. 2)Participates with Surgical Specialists, ACM, and Managers in identifying opportunities for standardization and cost effect utilization of supplies/equipment. 3)Demonstrates competence in all aspects of patient care. 4)Provide report of all patients to oncoming Charge Nurse, remain aware of patient acuity, patient assignments, unit activity, and unstable patients. 5)Demonstrates the ability to provide assistance in critical situations. 6)Collaborates with Clinical Practice Manager to assign preceptors for new team members and students. 7)Coordinates Disaster Plan specific to unit. 8)Use prudent judgment in making patient assignments, ensuring appropriate patient load as deemed necessary for safe staffing. Provides supervision to promote quality patient care, the Key Result Areas, and the Advocate Experience. 1)Reports significant events such as near misses, adverse events, patient/family complaints, and other occurrences that affects the safe delivery of patient care in a timely manner. 2)Performs the principle duties and responsibilities of the RN position and serves as a role model for professional practice. 3)Assigns and delegates patient care activities and tasks to all team members of the intraoperative surgical team. 4)Support quality improvement monitoring by: auditing crash cart, resolve pyxis discrepancies at end of each shift, audit pyxis on the first Monday of each month, audit glucose monitor controls are completed. 5)Ensures compliance with infection control procedures 6)Prioritizes and manages patient delays in a timely manner 7)In collaboration with the Clinical Manager of Practice identifies educational needs of nursing staff and implement formal education geared toward enhancing nursing knowle3dge and the advancement of nursing practice. 8)provides direct patient care as a staff RN as needed; keeping up with clinical competencies with all service lines. 9)Ensure hourly rounds are performed on all patients and staff and sure daily checklist completed and follow through on pending issues. 10)Responsible for first line Service Recovery of patient, family, and physician complaints and effective communication of unresolved issues to Clinical Managers. Responsible for development, motivation, and evaluation of assigned team members 1)Participates in competency assessment. 2)Monitors and evaluates orientees and provides feedback to Leadership Team. 3)Serves as clinical resource and coach/mentor for staff. 4)Collaborates with Surgical Specialists to assure physician privileges are in adherence. 5)Responsible for communicating performance or behavioral feedback that does not meet performance expectations for the Behaviors of Excellence to the unit manager. 6)Responsible for addressing behaviors and performance concerns in real time with verbal coaching and redirection of the team. 7)Ensures compliance with infection control procedure. Performs the principle duties and responsibilities of the RN position and serves as a role model for professional practice. Consistently demonstrates positive daily BOEs. 1)Maintains unit and hospital-based competencies. 2)Demonstrates appropriate psychosocial intervention based on age and developmental status. 3)Evaluates environmental safety and provides care and a safe environment, based on age and developmental status. 4)Facilitates efficient turnover through active participation in addressing tasks needed to ready the room for next case. Accepts responsibility for self development and professional practice 1)Participates and/or leads unit/hospital activities (i.e. inservice attendance, UPC, and Quality teams). 2)Incorporates information and skills acquired in learning activities to improve patient care. 3)Complies with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agency standards. 4)Maintains confidentiality and respects team members' and patients' right to privacy. 5)Recruit staff to work when needed. 6)Record call-in's and refer staff member to Clinical Managers. 7)Assign breaks and meal periods to team members. 8)Facilitates coverage for staff to attend meetings/educational programs during shift. 9)Low-census/flex staff according to policy and record appropriately. 10)Demonstrates unbiased and fairness to all team members with regards to daily operations. Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: • * Eff. 6/1/2012: BSN preferred, ADN with agreement to enroll in BSN completion program in two years to be completed in five years. • Two years Intra-operative/ Peri-operative experience • Bachelors degree • Experience as a charge nurse (one year) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Strong clinical skills • Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group • Utilization of critical thinking in timely decision making • Current RN licensure in Illinois • CNOR preferred • Demonstrated leadership experience Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Ability to work within a rapid changing environment • Ability to work collaboratively with internal/external customers • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care • Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests • Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations • Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients (up to 50 lbs. may be required) • Ability to work designated shifts, including weekends and holidays • Ability to transport objects from one location to another • This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

LVN

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8 months ago

LVN, Quality Coordinator, Skilled Nursing

Community Medical Centers Fresno, CA

Overview * All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA * Humanity, Excellence, Ingenuity, Duty; we stand for these values at Community. Consistently recognized for excellence in patient and employee care, we are the region’s largest healthcare provider and private employer. We exist to better the lives of all those we serve by offering customers access through our hospitals, our health insurance, and our physician offices – all under one home that is Community Health System. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here. Responsibilities As the LVN Quality Coordinator at Burnett Extended Care Center, you'll play a key leadership role in shaping a groundbreaking care experience within our newest 154-bed transitional care facility. Scheduled to open this summer on the Community Regional campus, Burnett is designed to deliver innovative, patient-centered care across multiple specialized units — including memory care and transitional care. The LVN Quality Coordinator for Skilled Nursing provides in-depth clinical analysis on confidential patient safety, peer, quality and risk issues. Facilitates and coordinates performance improvement projects and data tracking from a facility-specific or system perspective. Located adjacent to the region's only Level I Trauma Center, you'll be integral to maintaining the continuity of care across the entire health system — helping patients safely transition from hospital to extended care. This is an exciting opportunity to join the largest healthcare system in the region, providing you the opportunity to share and expand your expertise in the field. Qualifications Education• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required• Completion of an accredited Vocational Nursing School program OR become licensed by equivalency required Experience• 5 years of experience in Skilled Nursing, with good understanding of Quality Assurance, Infection Control, System Implementation and Training required Licenses and Certifications• LVN - Current State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse License required• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required Disclaimers • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.