Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Inpatient Support Center (ISC) within our Hospitalists group. The Inpatient Support Center (ISC) RN provides clinical support and maintains a global view for hospitalized COPC patients. This nurse serves as a comprehensive resource that provides support to COPC Hospitalists and outpatient providers, hospital care teams, and community partners. Professional collaboration with covering providers, critical thinking, and a well-rounded experience in the acute healthcare setting are essential. This is a full-time position working 12p-12a, 3 nights/week.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent for innovative approaches to healthcare; consistent with active participation in COPC initiatives to advocate for patient-centricity in everything that we do.
• Display consistent professional conduct and interpersonal skills.
• Provide clinical support, facilitate movement, and maintain a global view for hospitalized COPC patients.
• Demonstrate high clinical expertise for acute care and competence in utilizing the nursing process.
• Display the ability to thoroughly triage complex patient issues, utilize high-level assessment skills, and provide support to the hospital care teams and Hospitalist providers.
• Differentiate and prioritize routine and urgent needs, recognize the gravity of a particular health care problem, and consult with a medical provider as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of current processes, operations, and COPC outpatient resources.
• Provide prompt and effective communication with the hospital ED and consulting providers, hospital transfer centers, PCP Offices, and outside partners when facilitating patient admissions, tracking and clinical needs.
• Enable continuity of care and efficiency by maintaining the Hospitalist’s patient lists and serve as a well-informed resource.
• Provide a complete and comprehensive report to incoming RN and providers.
• Work effectively with physician supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current Ohio RN License required; BSN preferred
• Knowledgeable in all areas of acute adult care
• Strong clinical background, minimum 2 year critical care care nursing within a hospital setting.
• Computer literate in using electronic health record systems.
• Knowledgeable of hospital departments.
• Competent in recognizing the gravity of a particular health problem, able to prioritize those needs and act upon urgent medical problems while providing safe, effective and appropriate care.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work well with both physicians and nurse practitioners
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in stressful situations
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate and innovative
• Ability to cope and adapt well with change

Office Culture:

All COPC Hospitalist nursing staff agree to uphold and embrace a Culture of Kindness and Mindful Service during both working and nonworking hours. COPC prides itself on fostering an environment that respects each employee, regardless of title or background. Collaboration between our nurses, physicians, and nurse practitioners is paramount in providing the best care for our patients and providing a smooth transition from the hospital setting. Our nurses agree to be available and willing to accept all reasonable requests intended for the benefit of any patient on our service.