Patient Care Coordinator RN

Overview

Registered Nurses with CHI LakeWood Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, have a variety of skills from clinical to project management.

Whether you are an experienced RN whos seen it all or a nurse working toward that, we invite you to join CHI LakeWood Health today and experience nursing with us! If youre looking to pick-up shifts as needed, this position is for you! Youll work PRN casual hours.

We are seeking a responsible and compassionate RN with top-notch clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to thrive in a mulit-disiplinary environment.

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Nursing in establishing goals and objectives that enhance the competencies of the department and actively support LakeWood’s strategic goals

Responsible for Daily Nursing Assignments – assesses, identifies and communicates unit staffing needs for current and oncoming shifts and assigns admissions and/or transfers based on patient acuity level, nurse/patient ratio, and nursing skill levels

Coordinates daily patient care activities with acute care nursing staff and other related services

Provides, maintains, and coordinates effective communications between nursing, medical staff, and ancillary departments

Ensures patient specific nursing care plans are developed, updated, and evaluated for effectiveness

Initiates problem-solving processes with nursing staff as patient care concerns arise on a daily basis

Communicates with staff to assure assignment made is appropriate to promote team building and cohesiveness

Knowledgeable and competent to care for patients in the emergency room and outpatient setting

Retains overall accountability for the workflow for their shift, and remains accountable if duties are delegated to another qualified staff member

Patient care areas include medical, surgical, pediatric, geriatric, emergency, same day surgery, swing bed, outpatients, respite

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current licensure as Registered Nurse by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing

BLS

ACLS, PALS TNCC obtained within 12 months of hire will be acquired and maintained

Pay Range

$31.92 – $46.29 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.