RESOURCE CARE COORD

Job Summary :

The Resource Care Coordinator (RCC) will be responsible for facilitating the clinical course of treatment for patients and serve as an educator, leader, collaborator, and communicator for the Rehab Center. The Resource Care Coordinator will be responsible for implementation of the plan of care for patients with appropriate interventions and communicating the plan of care to the Rehab team. The Resource Care Coordinator will provide patient / family teaching and education upon admission, discharge and as needed throughout the patient stay. The Resource Care Coordinator will actively participate and attend team conference and unit performance improvement meetings. This person ensures optimal patient outcomes through clinical and professional leadership, consultation, collaboration, education, and quality improvement initiatives. The Resource Care Coordinator is accountable to the Patient Care Manager and will perform other tasks and education related assignments as directed by the Patient Care Manager.

Performance Expectations :

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his / her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, shift reports and verbal communication. Communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members.
• Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, equipment and certification required in specific nursing area. Maintains annual competencies for rehabilitation nursing.
• Demonstrates ability to perform all technical skills required for each unit’s population by rendering professional nursing care including administering medications, starting IV’s, maintenance of Intravenous lines and foley catheters, venipuncture, administration of blood products, restraint application and monitoring, sterile dressing, and performs both complex and routine treatments as ordered by physician.
• Demonstrates the technical aptitude for working and troubleshooting equipment used including but not limited to traction, bladder scanner, wound vacuum systems, and specialty beds.
• Demonstrates the aptitude for safely positioning and assisting patients using a variety of devices such as but not limited to abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches, and immobilizers.
• Implements a systematic and comprehensive plan of care to provide individualized care, educates patient and family about diagnosis, treatments or prescribed regimen and medications in accordance with patient and family readiness and ability to learn.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and uses professional judgement to respond promptly with intervention when clinical changes occur and prevention of complications in patients in need of cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical –surgical care.
• Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety and compliance.
• Serves as a role model through the demonstration of positive team behavior and positive learning.
• Demonstrates self -motivation and able to make decisions independently keeping PCM informed and supporting the hospital’s mission and vision
• Demonstrates the ability to assist in the coordination of services with the medical staff, nursing staff and other departments as well as other providers. Responds rapidly and effectively during emergency situations.
• Consistently follows patient care and FGH policy, procedures, and standards of care in performing nursing duties.
• Ensures infection control procedures, quality measures, safety prevention measures are followed.
• Displays excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

Qualifications : Education / Skills :

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required. Successful completion of transfer training conducted by a Physical Therapist on the Rehabilitation Unit.

Work Experience :

Minimum of two years as a staff RN in an acute setting required, with six months being at Forrest General Hospital preferred.

Certification / Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Additional Certification / Licensure - Obtained based on required / preferred timeframe below

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Upon Eligibility

Preferred

Mental Demands :

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, and function under stress.

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