How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

The coordinator uses advanced nursing processes in decision-making, patient assessment, data analysis, development and implementation of methods and systems to improve the overall quality and efficiency of patient care for the designated department and population served. Provides direct and indirect patient care as needed; oversees the delivery of patient care; and provides day to day management of programs to coordinate patient care as designated by the department. Coordinates the delivery of safe, high quality patient care; identifies areas for study; and participates in and/or supports research. Works in compliance with all State, Federal, and other regulatory requirements. Serves as a resource and mentor to staff and team members.

• Organizes, formulates and coordinates a multi-disciplinary approach to the patient population for achievement of optimum outcomes.
• Assesses, implements, and coordinates patient care plans including, but not limited to: assess referrals to ensure appropriateness of admission/appointment; criteria is met; patient discharge ongoing carewith documentation of patient education and instructions; screening of referrals to ensure appropriate patient placement in programs; ensuring patients and/or family members understand the plan of care; preparing the patient and family for ongoing post discharge care; and responding to patients' needs and concerns.
• Problem solves to facilitate effective outcomes and resolves complaints, issues, or concerns.
• Plans, implements and coordinates strategies through evidence-based practices to support quality patient care; and improve outcomes (e.g.. length of stay, turn-around time, resource consumption).
• Develops, collects, analyzes and evaluates data as needed to identify trends. Presents findings and makes recommendations for performance and quality improvement, JCAHO/regulatory agency requirements, and tracking patient outcomes aimed at accomplishing department and organization goals.
• Serves as advocate for patient, protector of patient's rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
• Integrates patient's individual religious/ spiritual, ethnic and cultural beliefs into the plan of care.
• Develops, implements, coordinates and provides continuing education for the department, staff, patients, and families, as well as protocols to support standardization of care.
• Assesses and provides education. Education is specific to the need of the patient and well documented.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's degree Preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years RN experience required. At least 2 years experience in relevant specialty or department, as defined by the department, desired. (ex: hospital setting, vascular, rehab, long term care, home health, cardiology, ambulatory, surgery)

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Current VA RN license required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency requirement. Must obtain and maintain appropriate certifications as defined by the department. BLS-HCP required within 1 year of hire or at time of hire. ACLS, Conscious Sedation, CCRN, ONC, Pain Management and other modality specific certifications (ex: Cardiology, Surgery, Orthopedics, Vascular) certifications desired. Valid Virginia, or state specific, drivers license required for employees working in Home Health or departments where the work requires traveling.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills required. Strong critical thinking, conflict resolution, organization and effective judgement abilities required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation requirements. Must be able to meet essential job functions. Designated areas may require Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other third party payor regulations

* Position is deemed emergency personnel during emergency weather conditions.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 149459
Employment Status: Full time
Location: Carilion Clinic Otolaryngology
Shift: Day
Shift Details: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
Recruiter: REBECCA MINOR
Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4005
Recruiter Email: Rminor@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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