Resource Coordinator

St. Joseph's/Candler; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Hinesville, Georgia, is looking for a Resource Coordinator. This role involves facilitating patient care, staffing, and schedule coordination while adhering to nursing standards. The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Nursing and must possess a Registered Nurse License.

The Resource Coordinator will work collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and will be responsible for improving patient flow and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Education — Associate Degree in Nursing - Required.
• Experience — 1-2 Years - Required.
• License & Certification — Registered Nurse License with State of Practice – Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating patient care needs with team members and monitoring house availability.
• Formulating nursing care plans in consultation with the RN and healthcare members.
• Assessing data related to patient needs and documenting findings.
• Collaborating with healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
• Conducting daily huddles to coordinate admissions and transfers.
• Addressing patient needs using a multidisciplinary approach.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Specialty Services, the Resource Coordinator is responsible for the facilitating, coordinating in conjunction with health care teams, staffing, supplies/equipment, and patient flow/scheduling. Utilizes the nursing process to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on current standards of practice. Functions within the permissible scope of nursing practice as defined by the Georgia Board of Nursing and St. Joseph's/Candler Health System policies and procedures. Maintains an open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patient being served. Coordinates patient care needs with team members and other appropriate departments. Coordinates/oversees patient placement within the system and monitors house availability and assesses patient needs for house placement.
• Contributes to formulation of nursing careplan for patients in consultation with the RN and in collaboration with patient, families, healthcare members using established nursing diagnoses and nursing protocols. Prioritize nursing care needs of clients. Assist in the review and revision of nursing care plans with the RN to meet the changing needs of the patient.
• Assess data related to basic, physical, developmental, spiritual, cultural, functional, and psychosocial needs of the patient. Collects data within established protocols and guidelines from various sources. Documents data collection, assessment, and communicates findings to appropriate healthcare members.
• Assessment and reassessment are completed and changes in status are communicated to appropriate care provider. Plan of care is formulated and modified based on evaluation. Collaborates with disciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.
• Assist in forming teams for process improvement. Proposes new and innovative approaches for dealing with patient flow. Conduct daily huddles to coordinate the admissions and transfer of patients.
• Responds to patient requests and proactively addresses patient needs using a multi and interdisciplinary approach. Works with the unit team to address patient satisfaction scores and works with unit leadership to develop and implement action plans.
• Demonstrates a consistent level of performance. Strives to maintain a steady level of productivity. Monitors staff's nursing care and other assigned duties to assure optimal care is given and reports any problem.

Qualifications

• Education — Associate Degree in Nursing - Required
• Experience — 1-2 Years - Required
• License & Certification — Registered Nurse License with State of Practice – Required
• National Certification - Preferred
• Graduation from an approved school of nursing and current registered nurse license to practice in the State of Georgia. Wound care education and debridement certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
• Must have the ability to work effectively with fellow employees. MDs, and patients, as well as the general public. Developing, motivation, assessing, and negotiating are required in positions which causes change or to obtain agreements to enhance organizational effectiveness.