OR Care Coordinator (MHBC) Urology

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, is looking for a qualified OR Nurse responsible for coordinating the needs of patients. The role requires experience in OR nursing and strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with other caregivers and patients.

The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a valid NJ RN License and have at least 2 years of acute care nursing experience. Preferred qualifications include a BSN and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years current and appropriate acute care nursing experience.
• OR experience and OR Urology experience required.
• Certification in appropriate specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care on the unit/department working toward specific outcomes for each assigned patient.
• Educates patient and family regarding disease process and care needs.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Nursing skills

Team coordination

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Valid NJ RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

OR Experience Required

Job Summary

Clinically accountable for coordinating needs of an assigned group of patients, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. Coordinates patient care on the unit/department. Communicates and collaborates extensively with other caregivers, physicians, case management, patient and/or patient’s families or significant others. Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinates care on the unit/department working toward specific outcomes for each assigned patient.
• Prioritizes and coordinates needs of the overall unit/department as well as those of individual patients.
• Interacts with physicians and case management to coordinate care and effectively problem solves to establish appropriate plan of care promoting appropriate outcomes.
• Assigns, directs and evaluates all delegated care given by other members of the nursing team in accordance with the plan of care.
• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications

OR experience and OR Urology experience required

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have valid NJ RN License. BSN preferred. A minimum of 2 years current and appropriate acute care nursing experience preferred. Certification in appropriate specialty preferred. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills. Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.