What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator (RN) position at Singing River Health System?
Patient Care Coordinator (RN) Position Overview DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned. Education License: Required to be current and maintain TB certification as applicable to their position and scope of practice.
Singing River Health System Hospital - Ocean Springs | Full-Time | 6am-230pm |
United States
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) assists patients attain, maintain, and restore health when possible. He/She manages a designated clinical area with key responsibilities. The Patient Care Coordinator organizes and facilitates the care of the patients by making and altering assignments based on patient needs, problem solving with the staff, and leading performance improvement projects. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.
Graduate from NLN School of Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred.
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
Certifications:
All RNs are required to complete and maintain BCLS certification. RNs working in the below specialty areas are required to complete and maintain certifications as listed:
Intensive Care Units – ACLS
Emergency Department – ACLS, PALS, TNCC
Labor & Delivery – ACLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
Nursery – NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
Pediatrics – PALS
Cath Lab – ACLS
PACU – ACLS, PALS
RNs have 12 months, from the date they begin working in the specialty area, to acquire the appropriate certification and 18 months to acquire TNCC certification for the Emergency Department.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience:
Two (2) years’ experience as a registered nurse preferred.
Reports to:
Director of Nursing Service/Chief Nursing Officer
Supervises:
All nursing and clerical staff, including medical assistances as designated by the Patient Care Manager or Administrative Director.
