Patient Care Coordinator - ER - Overseas

Job Bridge Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Patient Care Coordinator to join their Emergency Room team for full-time night shifts. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality patient care and leading nursing activities. Candidates must have a strong nursing background and leadership skills, with at least 2 years of RN experience. This opportunity is located in the City of London, offering a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 2 years RN experience.
• Strong nursing leadership skills and knowledge of nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care is delivered according to care plans.
• Manage patient flow and bed assignments.
• Lead team in emergency situations and support in direct care.

Skills

Clear communication

Team assessment and delegation

Care coordination

Nurse Practice Act knowledge

Critical thinking

Healthcare technology familiarity

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma Nursing - RN

Bachelor's Degree Nursing - RN

Job description

Position Overview:

Job Bridge Global is seeking an experienced Patient Care Coordinator with a strong background in nursing leadership to join our clients Emergency Room (ER) team for full-time night shifts (7 PM - 7 AM). This role is essential in ensuring the highest quality of patient care, coordinating nursing activities, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Makes rounds on patients to ensure that care is being delivered according to individualized patient care plan.
• Orchestrates patient flow and bed assignments within the shift
• Assists with emergency situations, admissions/visits, and supports staff in direct care activities.
• Trouble-shoots for patient safety, assessments, and care issues during rounds and throughout shift.
• Ensures immediate response to patient and/or family concerns.
• Serves as primary point of contact for physicians and is responsive to physicians\' needs.
• Makes/ensures that appropriate assignments are made.
• Guides and collaborates with Case Managers to ensure appropriate patient resource use and movement.
• Supports flow of information and communications including interdisciplinary information and communications from Clinical Director to Associates and from Associates to Clinical Director.
• Collaborates with support departments to ensure services needed for patient care are appropriate and timely
• Delegates tasks appropriately and within licensure requirements.
• Participates in quality reviews for clinical care.
• Provides clinical leadership to Associates during the shift.
• Supports Associate\'s development of skill and knowledge.
• Provides first line feedback to staff on performance.
• In collaboration with Clinical Director prepares and conducts performance evaluations as directed.
• Creates a positive work environment and contributes to Associate retention.

Education Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma Nursing - RN
• Preferred: Bachelor\'s Degree Nursing - RN

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Nursing Minimum of 2 years RN experience

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to convey information clearly and professionally to patients, families, and health care teams ensuring alignment with care plans
• Assess team members skills, delegates task appropriately and provides oversight to ensure high quality patient care
• Familiarity with care coordination processes discharge planning and resource management to ensure seamless transition of patients within care setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to process complex clinical information using critical thinking to develop, implement, and support individualized care plans.
• Familiarity with healthcare technology that enhances patient safety and care efficiency (e.g., bar code scanning, electronic health records).

Licenses and Certifications

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
• Registered Nurse
• Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Supervises all clinical and support staff assigned to the team.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.