Resource Coordinator

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler is seeking an RN Resource Coordinator in Savannah, GA to coordinate staffing, supplies, and patient flow. The role uses the nursing process to care for pediatric to geriatric patients under established standards and policies. Strong perioperative experience and collaboration with care teams are essential.

The position emphasizes dependable communication, coordination with surgeons and MDs, and maintaining equipment and medications for procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing; required.
• 2-3 years RN experience; must work well with MDs and patients; perioperative experience.
• Professional Nurse License in state of practice – required; National Certification – required; Basic Life Support (BLS) – required; ACLS – required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform staff evaluations, assist with budget and safety issues.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laser equipment; administer meds during procedures.
• Make postoperative follow-up calls and provide preoperative instructions.
• Coordinate scheduling with posting, anesthesia, surgeons and staff; promote on-time starts.
• Support unit-based in-services and professional development.

Skills

RN

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Laser equipment

Job description

• Position Summary
  • Under the general supervision of the Manager of the unit, the Resource Coordinator is responsible for facilitating, coordinating in conjunction with health care teams, staffing, supplies/equipment, and patient flow/scheduling as a charge agent. Develop, motivate, assess, and negotiate as a charge agent in an effort to enhance organizational effectiveness. 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 open communication and is available to component organizations and practitioners sites for consultation.
• Education
  • Associate Degree in Nursing - Required
• Experience
  • 2-3 Years RN - Required
  • Minimum of two year's experience as a registered nurse. Must have the ability to work effectively with fellow employees, MD's and patients. Must have experience in related perioperative field.
• License & Certification
  • Professional Nurse License with State of Practice – Required
  • National Certification - Required
  • Must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required in 90 days from date of hire
• Core Job Functions
  • Performance evaluations for staff are completed. Budget preparation and monitoring. Maintenance and safety issues for the physical plant.
  • Competes mandatory educational requirements in a timely manner. Assists Professional Development Coordinator/Educators in planning and presenting unit-based in-services.
  • RN is responsible for trouble shooting and maintaining laser equipment, preparing and administrating medications and supporting patient during procedure.
  • Calls patients at home after surgery to provide follow up and opportunity to clarify any instructions and answer questions.
  • Calls patients the night before surgery to provide arrival times and answer questions. Gives preoperative instructions.
  • Fulfills the needs of clinic members and their care givers by providing guidance, placing orders and completing paper work for personal, functional and social issues, including equipment and supplies.
  • Coordinates schedule with posting, anesthesia, surgeons and staff. Uses resources wisely. Promotes on time starts.