House Coordinator - Admin

House Coordinator - Admin

PeaceHealth is seeking a House Coordinator - Admin for a Per Diem / Relief position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $57.28 $85.88. This position is responsible for the coordination of hospital and patient care services for assigned shifts and works under the supervision of a House Supervisor / Manager or Nurse Manager, as appropriate.

Details of the Position

Provide leadership for clinical excellence, resource management, fiscal accountability and maintenance of positive working relationships with staff, physicians, managers, patients, their families and the public. Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.

Make assessment rounds of all patient care areas throughout the hospital at least once per shift. Provide support, guidance, and education for the staff and assists them as needed. Keeps managers and directors apprised of bed capacity and barriers to patient placements, including the need to consider treat & transfer. Responds to codes and RRTs, coordinates caregivers responding to codes.

Coordinate and collaborate with the staffing coordinator / office or Charge Nurse in decision making of how nursing units are staffed and intervene in patient placement issues. Promote problem identification, investigates hospital incidents, facilitate resolution and follow up and communicate as necessary, assists in documentation of incidents. Act as contact for news media, law enforcement agencies, coroner, etc. when indicated. Assist with the coordination of transfers to and from other facilities, assuring completion of appropriate forms and notification of receiving facility. If applicable for the specific facility, provide for the initiation of legal Mental Health Holds and provide for transport to appropriate evaluation facilities. Provide for the safety of the patient, staff, other patients and visitors, while ensuring that the patient's legal rights are not violated. Coordinates notification of Pastoral Care according to the needs & requests of patients, families, and staff. If applicable for the specific facility, responsible for the coordination and delegation of the Guest House, disbursement of the indigent fund, and organ donation requests. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Accredited School of Nursing Required or related experience may, at the discretion of the hiring manager, be substituted for a degree. Bachelor's Degree Preferred : Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field. Minimum of 2 years Required : Clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. Preferred : Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role. Required : Registered Nurse and Required Upon Hire : Basic Life Support.

Department / Location Specific Notes

Cottage Grove Community Medical Center : Experience / Training : Minimum of one-year critical care experience with recent clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. Leadership experience required, demonstrated through evidence of significant Charge Nurse, facilitator, project leadership mentorship work or supervisory recent experience. Additional License / Certification requirements : ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required at date of hire. PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification and CPI must be obtained upon hire or within a standard grace period from hire or transfer as specified in the PeaceHealth Policy Resuscitation Training completion requirements. Additional specific duties : Provides direction and authorizes and acts in the absence of the department manager and / or hospital administration. Maintains competencies for Inpatient Medical Unit and Emergency Department. Performs direct patient care duties. Responds to all codes and RRTs and when ED Surge Plan is implemented, is an active team member and / or Lead and facilitates the coordination of all responding team members. May be required to take call.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer / Vets / Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.