Clinical Coordinator Emergency Dept

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health Emergency Department in Flemington, NJ is seeking a full-time RN to support patient flow, supervision, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team. You will assign nursing tasks, expedite tests, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a NJ RN license, 3 years of acute care experience, and active BLS/ACLS/PALS (CPI and stroke training 8 hours/yr). ACLS/PALS needed within 6 months of hire. Competitive hourly range offered. Evenings and weekends rotation.

Qualifications

• 3 years acute care nursing experience.
• RN licensure in New Jersey (active).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, stroke training 8 hours/year.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assumes clinical oversight for a shift to facilitate patient throughput.
• Makes patient/nurse assignments based on acuity and experience.
• Collaborates with Administrative Nursing Supervisor and teams to expedite flow.
• Support staff, participate in evaluation and education, model best practices.
• Ensure compliance with DOH, TJC, and hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Staff supervision

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Emergency Department

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ

Full-time

Sunday to Saturday with rotating holidays and weekends , Evenings, Nights & Weekends

Hiring Range: $46.00 - $61.75 Hourly

Req # 79763

Position Summary

Responsible for facilitating patient flow through the unit, reviewing staffing and creating nursing assignments, supervising patient care, expediting tests and services with other departments, and ensuring compliance with all DOH, TJC, and hospital regulations.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibility of clinical oversight for a given shift to facilitate patient throughput.
• Makes patient/nurse assignments taking into account patient acuity and staff experience level.
• Collaborates and communicates with Administrative Nursing Supervisor, health care providers, EMS and staff to expedite patient flow, address medical and patient satisfaction issues, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare to team to meet the needs of the patients and families we serve in the Emergency Department.
• Committed to shared governance, support of nursing research, quality improvement, practice confidentiality and acknowledges fiscal responsibility to benefit the organization as a whole
• Participates in staff evaluation and education requirements, and acts as an experienced role model and support for all staff member including new hires.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required: All hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in nursing OR if Associates Degree or Diploma, RN must be actively enrolled in a BSN program and complete within 5 years of hire date or internal RN promotion date.

Preferred: Certificate and/or Advanced Specialized or Technical Training Progressive Care or Med-Surg.

Required: Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

3 years acute care nursing experience.

Required: License, Registry or Certification:

Current New Jersey RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, stroke training 8 hours per year

Trauma and sexual assault training is required within 1 year of hire.

Current American Heart Association CPR Certification

ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire

Preferred: Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or other related specialty certification.

Required: Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Complete yearly competency based program, use hospital approved equipment, excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, well organized and able to remain calm under stress, delegate appropriate tasks, knowledgeable in both DOH and TJC regulations and hospital policy and procedure.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

Hunterdon Medical Center

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