Nursing Coordinator (RN) Bloodless Medicine - Relocation Offered!

About this Job : General Summary of Position The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing competent professional nursing care. Additionally they will assume accountability for coordinating the functions within the Bloodless Medicine Program to include : program planning implementation and development; developing and managing the operational budget and patient outcome performance; collaborating with specialty departments and patient care units regarding all aspects of non-blood management; serving as a liaison between GUH and other facilities physicians and families; and management of all personnel related aspects of the department to include the blood conservation staff. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards. Schedule Monday through Friday, Days Primary Duties and Responsibilities CLINICAL PRACTICE Acts as liaison between patient physician family and staff. Discusses and documents clinical alternatives acceptable to patient. Finds and makes appointments with cooperating physicians. Responsible for ongoing monitoring of patient. Responsible for the collection of data related to the Bloodless Medicine Program using an approved data collection tool. COMMUNICATION Communicates clearly accurately and effectively to peers physicians visitors and other departments to facilitate patient care. Clarifies forms financial arrangements and Hospital policies to patients and family. Acts as information resource for medical staff. LEADERSHIP Supports unit and organization's goals for the fulfillment of the Bloodless Medicine Program. Delegates and supervises other nursing staff in rendering patient care in accordance with DC Scope of Practice GUH Policies and Procedures and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) standards. EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Participates in educational programs to ensure the appropriate implementation of the Bloodless Medicine Program. Collaborates with nursing units to mentor and educate staff and promote successful implementation of the Bloodless Medicine Program. Incorporates research and provides on-going revision to the Bloodless Medicine Program as needed. Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all-inclusive. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. required Master's degree preferred Experience 3-4 years critical care nursing experience required Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and / or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to perform standard and complex nursing technologies within the critical care environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to set priorities and work under stress. This position has a hiring range of : USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 / Yr.