Job Description
Job Description
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Nurse Coordinator for a nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Clinical Nurse Coordinator
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
JOB SUMMARY
The Coordinator – Clinical Nursing Practice at North Mississippi Health Services plans, coordinates, and implements activities related to nursing recruitment with a focus on nursing schools, retention of nursing Externs and Interns, and Graduate Nurse education. They serve as a liaison between Nursing Practice and various departments, nursing schools, and graduate nurses, ensuring effective communication and promoting a positive environment. The coordinator also oversees performance improvement initiatives, maintains compliance with budgets, utilizes resources to stay informed about changing trends in nursing education and practice, and assists and supports the Director of Nursing Practice and Program Manager with departmental tasks and programs.
JOB FUNCTIONS Coordinate:
- Plans, coordinates and implements the retention/recruitment activities: Faculty Forum, Nursing School visits, career fairs, and other events that promote nursing.
- Plans, coordinates and implements quarterly NDNQI Pressure Injury survey.
- Assists the Director of Nursing Practice with:
o Nursing Orientation.
o Graduate Nurses program.
o Nurse Extern and Intern program.
o Educational Information/Training.
o Clinician Support.
- Coordinates the Clinical Ladder “ADVANCE” Program.
Reporting/Recordkeeping:
- Responsible for accuracy of nurses notes/documentation, maintaining/updating Nurse’s Net and review of patients medical charts. Maintains and reviews educational records of Nurse Externs, Nurse Interns, and Graduate Nurses; to include orientation competency, initial competencies, annual review, and certifications.
Customer Relations:
- Creates and maintains good interaction between Nursing Practice and Nurse Managers, Educators, Schools of Nursing, and Graduate Nurses.
- Primary liaison for Management Information Systems(MIS), Risk Management, Organizational Performance Department (OPD), Pharmacy, and Schools of Nursing.
- Maintains contact with current nursing students on minimum of quarterly basis for recruitment purposes.
Staff Training/Education:
- Provides orientation and competency check offs for Externs, Interns, and Graduate Nurses.
- Reviews literature/information related to nursing practices/education.
Performance Improvement:
- Reviews all “ Safety Solutions” related to pressure injury and reports to OPD leadership.
- Reviews and analyzes results of PI data and develop education plans to address improvement in pressure injury.
- Supports Director of Nursing Practice and Program Manager in assessing results of Performance Improvement indicators, developing and implementing programs based on this data to improve quality of care. Performs chart audits and supports the Nurse Managers in assisting with education.
Budget:
- Assures compliance of departmental budget, Recruitment and Retention activities, and supplies for Nursing Orientation
Self Development:
- Utilizes resources to stay informed of changing trends in nursing education, practice, and retention.
- Ensure continued education around pressure ulcer development and prevention.
Regulatory:
- Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
- Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guidelines/regulations.
- Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Promotes constant survey-readiness through interdisciplinary rounding and participation in accreditation surveys.
QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Bachelor's Degree
in Nursing (BSN)
Required
And
Master's Degree
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
Required
Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred 1-3 years
Minimum of 3 years of Nursing experience
Required
And
1-3 years
Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience
Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Excellent written and verbal communication
Required
N/A
Excellent organizational, teaching, and presentation skills
Required
N/A
Proficient in the use of computers
Required
N/A
Excellent interpersonal skills
Required
N/A
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Required
N/A
Serves as a project director/liaison for various programs/projects within the department
Required
N/A
Coordinates new product trials and implementation with vendors and Clinical Nurse Educators
Required
N/A
Attends committee meetings to discuss operations, needs, and opportunities (as requested)
Required
N/A
Assists in identifying opportunities and developing strategic initiative for performance improvement across nursing practice
Required
N/A
Develops and implements orientation processes for new graduates and summer nurse externs
Required
N/A
Must have extensive contact with: nursing leaders, Service Line Administrators, Employment Services, Nursing School Faculty and Students, Graduate Nurses, and Director of Nursing Support
Required
N/A
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Required
N/A
Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
Required
N/A
Must have contact/correspondence with the Professional Recruiters to develop, coordinate, and evaluate activities to retract/retain Graduate Nurses
Required
N/A
Knowledge of general nursing principles and NMHS practices and policies
Required
N/A
SCOPE Freedom To Act: Problem Solving: Impact: Financial Responsibility: - Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:
- Approval Responsibility:
- P & L Responsibility:
- Assets Controlled:
- Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
- Total Financial Responsibility:
Budget Responsibility - Primary Budget Responsibility:
- Shared Budget Responsibility:
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000C4S. Posted job title: Clinical Nurse Practice Coordinator
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
Job Tags
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