Registered nurse shift coordinator full time

The Lung Nodule Coordinator leads and facilitates the development, implementation, and ongoing adherence to identifying and treating lung nodule patient populations. The Lung Nodule Coordinator works under the supervision of the Director of Pulmonology, Clinic Manager, Pulmonary Specialists, and Cardiothoracic Surgeons. This position develops systems of care that monitor patient progress and promote early intervention. Work effectively with other healthcare team members to optimize interventions and manage community outreach to promote disease awareness and the offerings of the specific clinic focus. The Lung Nodule Coordination will manage the utilization and practice metrics to refine the delivery of care model to maximize clinical, quality, and fiscal outcomes. The RN Coordinator also ensures these programs adhere to the mission and vision of CSV.Assume responsibility for the clinical coordination and consultation regarding care across the continuum for all lung nodule patients.Consult and partner with nursing leadership as needed to achieve desired patient outcomes.Assess the educational needs of staff and assist in developing educational programs, staff education materials, and community education as needed.Maintain and ensure compliance with continuing lung nodule education for medical and nursing staff.Ensure evidence-based screening and treatment protocols are the standard of care within the facility.Recommends, facilitates, and assists in the implementation of updates to pathways, order sets, and protocols as guided by new evidence-based guidelines published by industry organizations, e.g. Provide appropriate feedback and coaching to medical staff and associates based on data analysis and observation.Ensure accurate and timely clinical data collection, verifying and updating data as needed.Share prepared data with key stakeholders in an understandable and meaningful context to motivate adherence to protocols and continuous improvement.Serve as a resource to medical staff, associates, patients, and families.Perform various technical and specialized tasks involved with the concurrent and retrospective evaluation of patient care.Utilize quality improvement tools, including root cause analysis, to investigate fallouts and generate action plansAssist all hospital departments in implementing and sustaining their quality improvement processes related to lung nodules.Regular, reliable attendance is required to ensure the highest level of patient care.Follows hospital safety and quality standards and expectations as it pertains to job performance and patient careCustomer Relations:Exhibits behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, positive patient/customer relations, and respect for the patient's/customer's rights needs, and confidentiality.Presents behaviors and actions that maintain the hospital's credibility, integrity, and positive image.Demonstrates behaviors and actions that support the mission, goals, and operations of the hospital and which contribute to continuous service improvement.Assists with special projects as assigned.Accurately interprets and communicates Human Resources Policies and Procedures.Complies and adheres to all CSV policies.Adheres to all patient and environmental safety policies and procedures.Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN, BSN, or MSN degreeHold a valid NM RN license. Excellent reading, writing, and editing skills in English.Familiarity with Epic and ability to effectively evaluate medical records.Must be able to understand graphical displays of data.Excellent telephone and communication skills.Ability to articulate information or data to multiple audiences with varying levels of knowledge and expertise.Coordinates all referral processes for patients who meet the established criteria, including coordination with primary care physicians.Educates the community to build new program awareness.Creates direct-to-consumer marketing and education materials for business developmentMines specific data with the health system database to discover cases through a retrospective review of findings, resulting in the discovery of patients with specific diseases.Develops a database to input potential cases, completed cases, and follow-up cases requiring constant updating as patients progress through the continuum of care.Evaluates lab results, diagnostics, utilization patterns, and other metrics to monitor quality and efficiency for assigned population.Develops clinical pathways for specific disease processes, promoting expeditious care access.Makes appropriate surgical consult arrangements depending on the complexity.Provides patients with information about follow-up with different specialties and coordinates follow-up care 1-2 years after evaluation.Develops treatment protocols for positive findings in collaboration with physicians.Understanding of hospital processes and the systems involved in the delivery of patient care.Demonstrate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.3+ years of nursing experience in a critical care setting or RN level experience for the related specialty; One (1) to two (2) years of Quality Improvement experience desired.MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLEFull Time