Family Birth Nursing Coordinator

Job Summary

The Family Birth Nursing Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities within the Family Birth Center (FBC) while upholding hospital and nursing standards. This role involves a blend of leadership, clinical care, and administrative oversight to ensure high-quality patient care and physician satisfaction. The Coordinator will work closely with the team, setting guidelines for patient care and ensuring operational efficiency. Floor shifts will be required based on departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Supervision:

• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Supervise clinical staff (RNs and CNAs) to maintain competency and quality.
• Ensure clinical staff demonstrate proficiency in procedural skills, patient education, and treatment plans.
• Organize and prioritize clinical responsibilities effectively.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Partner with physicians, department directors, and medical directors to optimize patient care.
• Maintain open communication with hospital staff regarding patient needs and quality indicators.
• Establish strong teamwork and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Provide staff recognition and constructive feedback to foster a positive work culture.

Staff Development and Management:

• Lead in-services and training to develop staff competency.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance management of team members.
• Collaborate with the Education Department to address training needs.

Departmental Leadership and Coordination:

• Work with the Department Director to achieve financial, patient experience, and quality objectives.
• Assist in staff meetings and department-wide communication.
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Department Director.

Quality Improvement and Compliance:

• Research and analyze incident reports for continuous improvement.
• Maintain department policies and procedures to align with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation agencies and safety regulations.

Community Outreach and Education:

• Enhance community outreach and promote family birth services.
• Stay informed on healthcare trends and reimbursement policies.

Patient-Centered Culture and Safety:

• Promote purposeful rounding, AIDET communication, and bedside shift reports.
• Ensure care aligns with age-specific and developmental needs.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety risks for patients and staff.

Financial Management:

• Assist in budgeting, expense control, and financial planning for the department.
• Support initiatives to enhance quality outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Professionalism and Standards:

• Uphold a professional code of conduct and serve as a role model for the organization’s mission and values.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Enrollment in a BSN program within 6 months of hire required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License [Idaho or Compact State].
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience in labor and delivery.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in computer systems and data abstraction.
• Strong nursing practice in labor/delivery, postpartum, and neonatal nursery.
• Ability to educate and present effectively to staff and community groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fetal Heart Monitoring certificate.
• STABLE Program certificate.

Functional Demands

Population Served:

• Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Diverse patient backgrounds, including varied developmental and physical abilities.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients.
• Extensive standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Requires visual acuity, color differentiation, and fine motor skills.

Environmental Conditions:

• Regular exposure to bloodborne diseases and infectious illnesses.
• Interaction with patients in diverse medical conditions.
• Occasional exposure to environmental hazards and unpredictable patient behaviors.
• May require irregular hours and emergency response.

Organizational Expectations:

• Represent the hospital professionally and positively.
• Promote a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Stay updated on current standards of practice.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with all regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service, embodying the values of The Gritman Way.