Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Family-friendly leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton, PA is seeking an experienced nurse leader to coordinate and supervise nursing care on a designated unit, ensuring high-quality, safe patient experiences.

You will mentor staff, conduct evaluations, manage 24-hour staffing considerations, and help implement policies while upholding regulatory standards and Magnet principles.

This role emphasizes collaboration, efficient resource use, and patient-family involvement to enhance outcomes and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Manages nursing care on the assigned unit with a focus on safety and quality.
• Provides supervision and orientation for new staff.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and effective resource use.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care on the unit.
• Provides direct patient care alongside supervising staff.
• Conducts performance appraisals and manages staffing.
• Communicates policies and regulatory requirements to staff.
• Supports Magnet philosophy and evidence-based practice.
• Ensures documentation and follow-through on incidents.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Direct patient care

Staff supervision

Performance management

Job description

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Canopy Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Job Description

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care and activities on assigned unit. Assists in developing, initiating, and supporting improvements, on the unit level, that facilitate the delivery of high quality, safe and cost-effective patient care. Responsible for ensuring that the highest level of care is provided, optimizing all customer interactions, to maximize patient satisfaction.

• Provides direct patient care along with providing direct supervision to assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
• Conducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, scheduling 24 hour staffing, patient and bed triage where appropriate.
• Assists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
• Communicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to patients, visitors and staff members, as required.
• Communicates significant issues on units to Operations Manager in a timely manner.
• Assists Actively support Magnet philosophies such as a healthy work environment, professional growth and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
• Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, facilitates and promotes evidence-based practices and research activities.
• Serves as a resource for unit issues, mentors staff, delegates actions as appropriate and creates an environment of participation.
• Ensures that staff meets regulatory requirements.
• Assures effective, efficient and cost-effective use of physical, financial and human resources.
• Assists with the prevention and resolution of patient and family concerns.
• Assists the operations manager in making patient focused service round on assigned unit.
• Follows up on incidents occurring on assigned unit.
• Assures proper documentation and follow-through.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Hours: 7am - 730pm; up to every other weekend and holiday rotation.