RN - Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Orthopaedics

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Wellness program

Adoption and fertility assistance

EAP

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a nursing leader to oversee care on an Advanced Acute Care Orthopaedics unit. The role includes direct patient care alongside supervising staff, guiding performance, and ensuring high-quality, safe, cost-effective care.

You will participate in policy development, staff mentoring, and unit-level improvements while maintaining regulatory compliance and strong patient satisfaction metrics.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care and supervision of assigned personnel.
• Conduct performance appraisals and monitor absenteeism.
• Schedule 24 hour staffing and coordinate unit operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care alongside supervising unit staff.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff; support policy implementation.
• Communicate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements on the unit.
• Facilitate patient-centered care and satisfaction on the assigned unit.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Direct patient care

Performance appraisals

Staff mentorship

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.

Schedule Details: Full time, night shift (36 hours weekly), every other weekend, every other holiday.

Offer self-scheduling to allow for flexible schedule.

Unit Details:

Advanced Acute Care Orthopaedics (HFAM6) is a 30 bed private room, post-surgical care, mostly orthopedic, medical/surgical, telemetry unit offering a challenging and professional work environment. We care for a diverse adult population that may include trauma, orthopedic, and/orgeneral medical/surgical.We have (2) bariatric rooms with overhead lifts, (2) negative pressure rooms, and an on-site patient gym to partner with physical and occupational therapy.

Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

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)
• 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
• The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program