The House Nurse Coordinator is accountable for the management of nursing services on a given shift under the guidance of the Director of Nursing Services in order to provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care.

What you’ll do

Manage nursing services onManage nursing services on the assigned shift in an efficient manner by planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department(s)

The House Nurse Coordinator is accountable for the management of nursing services on a given shift under the guidance of the Director of Nursing Services in order to provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care. Responsibilities Manage nursing services on the assigned shift in an efficient manner by planning, organizing and controlling all activities of the department(s). Implement, interpret and enforce work standards and procedures on the assigned shift that are in compliance with hospital policies, governmental regulations and various regulatory agency requirements. Serve as a role model for nursing staff by complying with established policies and procedures. Implement total quality management concepts into nursing service operations. Use the concepts of total quality management to evaluate the effectiveness of shift operations, make changes or recommendations for changes as indicated and assure that the appropriate staff and supplies are available to patients when needed. Determine the placement of patients according to nursing care needs and coordinate the transfer of patients or equipment in accordance with hospital policy. Coordinate the solution of interdepartmental problems with the appropriate management and administrative personnel. Provide direct patient care when higher levels of skill and judgement are required. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Relieve the Director of Nursing as required. Function as house supervisor as required. May work off shifts, weekends and holidays, be on-call and work more than standard hours. Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field so they may recommend new services, products and equipment. Continue professional development by attending education programs designed for nursing leaders. Interview, select, evaluate, discipline and terminate personnel or recommend such action as necessary. Assure that employees receive orientation and required in-service training and that they maintain required licensure or certification. Reassign nursing staff in accordance with the results of the patient classification system. Adhere to the infection control policies and procedures of the hospital. Serve on hospital and nursing committees as required. Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Education
Graduation from an approved school of nursing and current non-limited license in state. Experience
Minimum of three (3) years experience.
Demonstrated management and clinical skills. Licenses & Certifications
Current non-limited nursing license in state.

, Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrated management skills.
Demonstrated clinical skills.

House Nurse Coordinator

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