RN Periop-Procedural Team Coordinator for Dialysis Access Institute

Job Description Summary

The RN Coordinator provides clinical and administrative leadership support for Dialysis Access Institute.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004819 ORBG - Dialysis Access Institute

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Fosters a patient centered professional work environment through the implementation of the nursing process, staff development and collaborative team interactions for the enhancement of the quality of patient care.
• Partners with the Program Director to achieve goals to improve quality of care.
• Provides direct line management and leadership for all patient care areas, including pre-op, intra-op and PACU.  
• Ensures proper standards are followed for nursing practice and provides interface between the support services and clinical services.
• Facilitates care delivery system development and operation, including but not limited to staffing and professional delivery of services.
• Manages daily operations of clinical employees, including staffing schedules, while maintaining an efficient and professional work atmosphere.
• Develops and sets goals at the process, job, and interface level to ensure optimal patient care to meet overall organizational goals.
• Assists with care team member evaluations.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of the job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand up to twelve (12) hours, walk, sit, use hands, reach, stoop, talk, hear and smell.  Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 35 pounds.  The Regional Medical Center has purchased patient transfer/lift devices to reduce the physical lifting of patients.  Safe patient handling equipment is to be utilized for the transfer and lifting of patients greater than 35 pounds.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe area that can be seen up/down or left/right) and depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances).

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing or currently enrolled in a BSN program with completion in four years.
• A minimum of 3 years of nursing work experience required (2 years of nursing experience and 1 year of supervisory experience).
• Certification in specialty area preferred or completion within one year of eligibility strongly encouraged. 
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. 
• ACLS certification required to assist in PACU. 
• Peri-operative experience is preferred but not required. 

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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