Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
Job Summary
The Staff Nurse II-Shift Coordinator functions as a clinical expert, clinical consultant and resource to nursing unit staff to facilitate consistent quality patient care. Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi Health values,
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Requirements
Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse
Graduation from a nationally accredited college or university
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Additional certifications and specialty skills related to designated area of practice
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in designated area as a Registered Nurse
One year of charge nurse/resource nurse experience
BSN preferred but not required.
Essential Job Functions
A resource for unit/area emergencies, disasters or other emergent situations by responding, facilitating communication and resources with management/administrative support; this may include responding to codes or other identified high acuity events
Functions as a clinical expert, clinical consultant and resource to nursing unit staff to facilitate consistent quality patient care
Coordinates assignment, adjusting unit staffing and scheduling based on established standards and census; facilitates optimal utilization of resources to meet patient needs by ensuring employees have the tools and information to function efficiently
Coordinates unit level quality management and performance improvement activities with direction; initiates processes to resolve clinical problems to include PI projects with direction
Functions as a charge nurse and shift coordinator with the ability to problem-solve unit and area level operations issues, collaborating with management as defined
Performs all functions of Staff Nurse II, providing professional nursing care to patients; functions independently as a practitioner, demonstrating superior problem-solving decision-making and critical thinking skills
Provides direct patient care as needed; is a technical expert and resource, or able to provide access to expert care as needed following organizational/departmental policy and procedure
Monitors and evaluates care and practice for self and others, collects data to ensure effectiveness of interventions
Essential Job Functions
Facilitates efficient patient throughput, in collaboration with staffing and schedule coordination
Supports consistent regulatory readiness for unit/area via rounding, counseling/coaching and monitoring; is aware of standards and regulations applicable to clinical unit
Participates in the evaluation of staff by providing input, supporting development and coaching and counseling of staff
Coordinates special programs within area of expertise as delegated
Management of daily staffing and requests for supplemental staff
Coordination and management of employee work schedules, including vacations and trade days, in collaboration with the manager
Management and coordination of PI audits and equipment checks
Responds to all code 99 and RRT events
Associated Job Duties
Contributes to the effectiveness of the team by actively assisting in the change process in a positive, constructive manner
Follows up on patient incidents and complaints as delegated by management
Serves as a mediator; facilitates conflict resolution between staff, and involves management as directed
Participates on committees as delegated to represent area or nursing practice
Must be involved in the Shared Governance Council and promote Evidence-Based Practice
Continues to pursue educational and/or professional growth opportunities pertinent to clinical and professional development, seeks specialty certification within identified time frames as appropriate
Performs all other job-related duties as assigned
Knowledge
Knowledge and skills necessary to:
Provide care appropriate to meet the age and cultural needs of the patients served
Demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span
Assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age specific needs as well as clinical indications
Effectively collaborate with the Manger and CNS by frequently providing information about status of unit
Knowledge of:
Fundamental nursing theories and current clinical concepts of care
Disease processes and related treatments/care/medications
Departmental/hospital policies/protocol
Infection control procedures and protocols
Treatments/medications
Diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions
Skills
Advanced skills in:
Clinical nursing practice, use of equipment/instruments relevant to unit/area care, according to policies, procedures and standards
Effective interpersonal communication and team skills which include listening, interviewing
Techniques with patients, families and staff
Assessment, reassessment and monitoring of patients
Concise, accurate, legible documentation
Problem solving techniques, critical thinking and decision-making skills
Abilities
Ability to:
Function as a member of the health care team
Support and develop staff
Delegate responsibilities/duties as appropriate
Follow oral and written instructions
Record and interpret information accurately
Assess and respond to patient status or needs
Perform CPR and other technical skills related to unit/department/assignment
Work independently with little supervision
Work effectively under stress/pressure and in crisis situations
Establish care/work priorities
Display good judgment
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care - Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few.
