Registered Nurse (RN) Patient Care Coordinator Behavioral HealthReq #:0000135610

　　Category:Behavioral and Mental Health

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Clara Maass Medical Center

　　Department:Behavioral Health

　　Location:

　　Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109

　　Assists Nurse Manager with ensuring that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients and his/her nursing units in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital,

　　Assists with the development of patient care standards, orientation and continuing education,

　　Provides input into evaluation of staff performance in accordance with organization policies,

　　Participates in nursing Quality Improvement,

　　Assists with unit administration, including scheduling, payroll and maintenance of supplies and equipment,

　　Maintains and role models clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients,

　　Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care,

　　Insure that Behavioral Health Units are in compliance with all applicable policies, laws and regulations,

　　Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

　　Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey,

　　Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred,

　　Successful completion of all Orientation Programs,

　　Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

　　Organizational ability, nurse management and leadership skills,

　　Demonstrated clinical expertise in area standards,

　　Meets requirements as defined by applicable Department Specific Equipment Competency Checklist,

　　All patient related hospital departments, patients, families, visitors, nursing personnel and medical staff,

　　Category & details

　　Customer Satisfaction

　　Quality Management

　　Financial Responsibility

　　Sustainability

　　improvements,

　　Ensures patient satisfaction as evidenced by Press Ganey scores in response to patient questionnaires,

　　Directs patient care in a manner that promotes the highest standards of care

　　In collaboration with Nurse Manager develops unit goals in accordance with departmental goals and plans change to improve patient care,

　　Directs patient care in a manner that promotes the highest standards of care

　　Serves on inter and intradepartmental committees and special task forces; In collaboration with Nurse Manager ensures that state, JCAHO and federal requirements are completed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner,

　　Directs patient care in a manner that promotes the highest standards of care

　　Resolve problems involving staff, patients, families, physicians and other hospital departments,

　　Communicates effectively and seeks direction in a timely and appropriate manner,

　　Effectively manages the day to day operations of the unit

　　Assesses the physical environment of the unit for cleanliness and safety hazards, and responds appropriately to effect a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, personnel and the public; evaluates equipment and supplies, and monitors for quality and effectiveness,

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