Patient Care Coordinator/ Permanent Charge Nurse

FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Pinehurst (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Educational assistance programs

Exclusive discounts through PerkSpot

Competitive retirement savings plan

Job summary

Join a leading health care system as a Patient Care Coordinator! This role is vital for managing patient flow and ensuring top-notch quality care in a supportive team environment. Requires RN licensure and preferred nursing degree; experience as a charge nurse is a plus. Enjoy comprehensive employee benefits and a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

Current North Carolina RN licensure required.
Minimum two years patient care experience.
Experience as a charge nurse in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage patient flow and assure effective quality care.
Lead shift huddles and support daily operations.
Ensure resources are available for patient care.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to remain calm under stress

Organizational skills

Service excellence

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Patient Care Coordinator/ Permanent Charge Nurse

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Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Employee Benefits

At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals. You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security. These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare!

Reports to: Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing

Positions Supervised: RN, LPN, Patient Care Assistant, Care Concierge, Unit Secretary

Qualifications

Required:

Current North Carolina RN licensure (or compact state)
Minimum two (2) years patient care experience

Preferred

Bachelor of Nursing
Specialty Certification
Experience working as a charge nurse in an acute care setting

Additional Skills

Problem solving, flexibility, interpersonal communication skills and the ability to remain calm under high levels of stress
Ability to comply with all safety and health standards, and all rules, regulations, and orders which are applicable to the individual’s own position, actions, and conduct.
Demonstrates clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Able to perform multiple tasks at once in an organized manner.
Collaborates with nursing leadership to ensure resources are available to perform patient care.
A model for service excellence with outstanding communication and feedback skills
Ability to effectively function in all departmental assignments

Role Responsibility

Summary: The primary objective of the Patient Care Coordinator is to proactively manage patient flow while assuring effective, quality care. This is a highly visible position within the organization that requires exceptional communication and organizational skills. In partnership with leadership, the Patient Care Coordinator supports the assigned patient care area(s) and facilitates patient flow and a systematic flow and patient care. Duties include leading shift huddles, completing patient assignments, supporting daily operations, assuring team members meals, first-line resolution of patient/team members/provider complaints, elevating appropriate items to the Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing. Additionally, the Patient Care Coordinators support organizational quality initiatives and throughput goals as well as completion of required daily reports and checklists.

Seniority level