Clinical Nurse Coordinator- PT Nights

Job Description: Hours: 10-45 Am-7:15 PM I. Position Summary: Supervise the clinical operations of all nursing floors in the absence of the Nurse Manager and/or Director of Nursing. Assume administrative responsibilities for the Center in the absence of executive administrative personnel. II. Position Responsibilities: Communicate with patients, families, and other health professionals in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity. Make clinical rounds to ensure that nursing care is being provided appropriately. Support nurses in expediting medical intervention in situations involving a change in a patient's status. Ensure that safety and security measures are in place to provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Assess and intervene as necessary in crisis situations, and in immediate clinical and management circumstances. Assume responsibility for intervention in family matters requiring immediate attention, and refer appropriately to Nurse Manager/DON and/or Social Service Department for long-term management and follow-up. Monitor compliance with established nursing standards, policies, and procedures on all nursing floors. Adjust staffing and time scheduling for shifts to meet immediate needs and resolve problems. Communicate concerns and issues to Nurse Manager/DON. Collaborate with Nurse Managers/DONs in writing annual reviews. And implement corrective actions needed. Serve as a resource and advisor to staff in areas of counseling and the development of personnel. Communicate with the Administrative Coordinator and appropriate Nurse Manager/DON on staffing, scheduling, clinical, and administrative issues. Collaborate with Nurse Manager/DON to assure that all nursing personnel adhere to established standards of practice, policies, and