RN Coordinator, Medicine Gastroenterology, Outpatient Center, 8a-5p at UofL Health

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Time Management, Written and Verbal Communication, Physician Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Fiscal Management, Computer Skills, Basic Research Procedures, Clinical Coordination, Policy Development, Patient Education, Quality Monitoring, Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Primary Location: JHHS - Jewish Hospital - ULP - AMG Address: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: Job Description Summary: Position Summary and Purpose The RN Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all clinical efforts toward ensuring UofL Health is meeting the standards of evidence-based practice clinical excellence. This individual works to establish and ensure best practices for care of the specialty clinic patients in collaboration with the leadership team, support services, physicians, and the nursing team members. This position is also responsible for coordination of interdepartmental functions to ensure smooth and effective operations. This position is required to demonstrate the following skills: • Effective Time Management • Effective Communication- written and verbal. • Effective Physician Relations • Leadership for consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards • Role model for best practice guidelines • Fiscal Management • Computer Skills • Knowledge in basic research procedures Job Description: Position Summary and Purpose The RN Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all clinical efforts toward ensuring UofL Health is meeting the standards of evidence-based practice clinical excellence. This individual works to establish and ensure best practices for care of the specialty clinic patients in collaboration with the leadership team, support services, physicians, and the nursing team members. This position is also responsible for coordination of interdepartmental functions to ensure smooth and effective operations. This position is required to demonstrate the following skills: Effective Time Management Effective Communication- written and verbal. Effective Physician Relations Leadership for consistent compliance with state and regulatory standards Role model for best practice guidelines Fiscal Management Computer Skills Knowledge in basic research procedures Essential Functions: Assist in developing nursing policy, procedure and practices of care that relate directly to the development of a specialty clinic program in collaboration with the program physicians. Reviews current policy, procedure, practices of care related to specialty program annually. Works in conjunction with the practice committee to develop and revise specialty program policies. Reviews most up to date information related to specialty program care and treatment via literature searches, internet, library, etc. Uses this information to develop the program and policies. Ensures policies are forwarded to the appropriate committees, individuals for review. Monitor, develop, and coordinate appropriate education for team members caring for specialty program patients at all facilities (medical, nursing, support personnel, etc.). Conducts an educational needs assessment to identify education needs related to specialty care. Conducts quality monitors on a monthly basis to determine educational needs in relation to specialty program care. Works in conjunction with the education department and specialty program education task force to develop and revise specialty education and competency annually (ED, Med/Surg, Critical Care, Intermediate areas at all facilities) Develop and coordinate education for patient and families and the community. Develop and ensure system implementation of patient education protocol for all specialty program patients. Meet with patient and family to ensure all question and concerns are addressed as well as realistic goals and timeframes are outlined if issues are identified. Participates in community education fairs and events related to specialty program care and treatment. Develop and maintain effective communication between all members of the multi-disciplinary team caring for specialty program patients. Maintains professional development and education. Attends continuing education to maintain knowledge and skills. Actively participates in self appraisal annually. Review’s literature and keeps current on best practice in specialty program care. Establishes and meets annual goals which are developed for individual growth. Successfully completes nursing competency. Competes all mandatory programs as required. Maintains confidentiality of information of the department. Maintains confidentiality of departmental information according to established procedures with no reported errors. Identifies own goals for personal and professional growth at least annually. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department. Completes special projects as assigned according to established time frames. Prepares and maintains reports of results as required. Identifies and reports equipment problems which require maintenance or repair. Facilitates the efficient operation of the department by answering the telephone and assisting callers or visitors in any way possible. Performs other duties as assigned. Shift Requirements: (NOTE: this section is only necessary if a specific shift length is a requirement of the position) Shift Length (in hours): Enter length of shift (not start/end time) here # Shifts/Week: How many shifts per week for a FT Employee Overtime Required: ☒ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position) Additional Job Description: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. 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Responsibilities

The RN Coordinator manages clinical efforts to ensure evidence-based practice and excellence within the specialty clinic. This includes coordinating interdepartmental functions, developing nursing policies, and overseeing education for team members and patients.