RN Program Coordinator - Employee Health

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking a nurse program administrator to lead performance improvement initiatives and coordinate education programs for patients and staff. The role focuses on promoting continuity of care through education, program development, and outcomes evaluation.

Strong leadership and clinical background in nursing are required. The position is full-time, exempt, with day shifts and involvement in program planning and policy updates.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Current RN license valid where services are provided or multi-state license via eNLC.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive education for patients and families.
• Identifies opportunities to improve patient outcomes and participates in plans to enhance outcomes and satisfaction.
• Coordinates and oversees education program preparation to meet national accreditation standards for patients, nurses, and exercise professionals as applicable.
• Prepares and conducts annual program reviews.
• Assists in revising and reviewing policies and protocols.
• Assists with marketing and program preparation.
• Conducts daily rounds or audits on applicable patient populations, as needed.
• Supervises, trains, and mentors staff.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Professional practice

Clear communication

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Provides administrative support and coordinates management and operations. Responsible for the development and implementation of services/systems toward an organized, multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of care to patients and program goals. Responsible for promoting the continuity of care for patients through ongoing education, development of programs, evaluation of outcomes, and direct interaction with patients, families, and groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of clinical experience in nursing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification in area of specialty.

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years of clinical experience in Nursing.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs and oversees Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated patient and family education.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient outcomes and participates in plans to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Coordinates and oversees preparation and submission of education programs to meet national standards of accreditation for patients, nurses, exercise physiologists and exercise specialists, as applicable.
• Prepares and performs annual review of the program.
• Assists in the revision and review of policies and protocols.
• Assists with marketing and program preparation.
• Conducts daily rounds and/or audits on applicable patient population, as needed.
• Supervises, trains, and promotes the development of staff and provides direction as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working irregular hours.
• Working around biohazards/infectious diseases.
• Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

561 WVUH Employee Health

Address

1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.