RN - Team Coordinator (FT) Nights A-4 Post-Surgical Acute, HVMC
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*Job Title:*RN - Team Coordinator (FT) Nights A-4 Post-Surgical
Acute, HVMC - Kingsport, TN*Job Code:*MSHA000BPJ*Location:*HOLSTON
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, Kingsport, TN*Position Type:*Full-time
(scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period)*Job Definition**Job
Description**SCOPE OF POSITION*The RN Team Coordinator, under the
supervision of the clinical nursing leader or department manager,
is responsible and accountable for the care of the assigned
patients and directs others to assure compassionate and patient
centered care is completed on a shift to shift basis. The RN is
expected to practice autonomously within the scope of professional
standards, the rules and regulations established by the Tennessee
or Virginia Board of Nursing, and knowledge of the policies and
procedures within Ballad Health. The RN shall demonstrate skill in
developing and guiding collaborative collegial practice that
delivers safe competent care based on meticulous application of the
nursing process. This individual shall demonstrate sensitivity and
understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients and
caregivers. The Team Coordinator will work directly with staff on
the unit to ensure compliance with patient care and service problem
resolution. The position involves maintaining current knowledge of
evidence based nursing practice and the ability to demonstrate
critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the
nursing process. The RN will actively participate in patient care
quality and performance improvement through data collection,
aggregation and analysis of relevant key indicators of quality
(KIQs). The RN will participate in LEAN initiatives for the
improvement of processes and patient care delivery. This commitment
to quality results in the development and implementation of action
plans to include the monitoring of the effectiveness of
improvements. The RN must have knowledge of nursing processes and
evidence based practice that constitutes the care given in an acute
care hospital setting. The RN will serve as a professional role
model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher and resource for peers and
other providers. This individual will demonstrate competency
requirements for the Registered Nurse in employed clinical
department and for the specific patient population served. The RN
is responsible for the nursing care of patients assigned to
him/her.The Team Coordinator shall assist with patient assignments,
planning, organizing, evaluating, and supervising nursing care
within the department. This individual will facilitate
communication within the department and interdepartmentally. The
Team Coordinator will identify conflict at the unit level and
initiate resolution and/or escalate through the chain of command as
indicated. The Team Coordinator will provide direction and support
for nursing staff. The Team Coordinator shall serve as role model
for clinical and ethical practice within the department. The RN is
responsible for education and implementation of patient care and
department/organization initiatives. The RN will plan and conduct a
minimum of two hours of job related educational programs. The RN
will verbalize understanding of Shared Governance Model and
willingly serve on at least one Shared Governance, hospital
committee, task force, or project to improve patient care or work
area.Individual must possess excellent interpersonal communication
skills and function as a liaison between physicians,
interdisciplinary treatment team, patients, and families. The
person in this position must be able to work as a team leader by
communicating effectively with team members and providing an open
dialogue for solutions. It is of the utmost importance that written
communication is legible.This individual will serve as resource and
clinical expert for mentoring staff, team development, and nurse
retention. The RN is responsible for mentoring new staff and new
graduate nurses either individually or through an assigned
preceptor. The Team Coordinator will monitor and report to clinical
leadership trends that might indicate an individual team member is
having difficulty performing role expectations. The Team
Coordinator is expected to set an example for all team members of
commitment and loyalty to Ballad Health by openly supporting and
participating in hospital projects and events.The person must be
committed to continuing education by staying abreast of current
medical/healthcare information and by applying evidence-based
practices in areas of responsibility in order to remain competent
in the ever changing role of the position and development in health
care.The RN will serve as a liaison to System Clinical Educators
ensuring new clinical processes are adopted and provides feedback
to clinical education if concurrent training requires revision or
additional support. This individual shall teach colleagues/peers
and serve as an effective role model is a basis of professional
practice. The Team Coordinator will demonstrate compliance with
established Ballad Health policies, dress code, and standards of
professional conduct. Confidentiality is essential to the role.
This individual will assist the department leader in interviewing
and selection of team members, and provide input into competencies
and evaluation of team members.*REPORTING RELATIONSHIP*See Table of
Organization.*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*College degree required. BSN
preferred. Health care related Bachelor's degree or associate
nursing degree required. Preferably the RN with an Associate Degree
will be actively pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited
school.Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a RN is
required. One to three years of experience in an acute care setting
preferred. A relevant background in the clinical position applying
for is preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. One year of
change management required.Valid and active RN licensure in
appropriate stateValid and active National Professional Nurse
certification desiredCPR requiredACLS required, obtain within one
year of assuming positionPALS/NRP required depending upon area
assigned*Compensation**Location and Work Requirements**Work
Schedule:*7 PM to 7 AM*Shift:*Night*On Call:*No*Weekends:*Rotating
Weekends*Travel Required:*No TravelJob Type: Full-timeby Jobble
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