RN - Team Coordinator (FT) Nights AAU A300, HVMC
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*Job Title:*RN - Team Coordinator (FT) Nights AAU A300, 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 eighteen months of clinical licensed nursing
experience preferred. One year charge/supervisory/management
experience preferred. Equivalent leadership experience in another
non-healthcare related role may be acceptable with a minimum of
twelve months of experience in a clinical licensed nursing
role.National Professional Nurse certification is
desired.*Compensation*Job Type: Full-timeby Jobble
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