Labor & Delivery - Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Company: Community Medical Center
Location: Clinton
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
This is a full time (0.6 - 0.8 Status), day shift Clinical Nurse
Coordinator position in the Labor & Delivery Department.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator is a competent professional nurse
who possesses advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in
management and leadership as well as in the teaching-learning
process. Under the supervision of the Department Director, the
Clinical Nurse Coordinator manages day to day functions of the unit
including scheduling, delegation of tasks, policy management, and
education (in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Educator). The
role includes responsibilities for the functional area of patient
care services and that of a resource person, consultant,
collaborator, facilitator-instructor, role model, and evaluator.
This individual assists in communication of organizational and
division-level vision and goals, educates a team of skilled staff,
and ensures cost effective and efficient use of allocated resources
for optimum outcomes.
The Clinical Coordinator is accountable for compliance with the
Montana Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics, and all other
applicable regulatory standards.
PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES
- Knowledgeable in leadership and management principles and is
able to readily apply those to the day-to-day operations of the
assigned department, to include staffing, scheduling, accurate time
keeping, and other duties as assigned.
- Assists the Clinical Nurse Educator with needs assessments, gap
analyses, planning, implementation, and evaluation of learning
activities. Participates in designated departments' briefs,
huddles, and debriefs as applicable and appropriate.
- Assesses, plans, coordinates, develops, and evaluates
appropriate competency-based orientation and continuing education
programs that will enhance the knowledge base and skill levels of
orientees and experienced clinical care providers in the adult
women's/newborns care practice areas. Rounds in departments to
ensure education outcomes are achieved.
- Maintains clinical expertise through hands-on, in-unit
demonstrations of skills and competencies and maintaining knowledge
currency of women/newborns evidence-based practice. Meets the job
requirements of the Clinical Practice RN. -
- Maintains a mechanism for staff members on all shifts to
solicit assistance for problem solving patient care issues through
in-house resources, on-line learning and nurse practice resources,
and other appropriate mechanisms of communications.
- Establishes and maintains effective communications and rapport
with Medical Staff members in a manner that is receptive to their
needs and concerns, thus providing for collaborative working
relationships, especially as pertains to staff development.
Encourages and seeks out the assistance of the Medical Staff in
participating with educational endeavors for staff
members.
- Participates in hospital committees as assigned.
- Actively participates in continuing education. Participates in
required certifications (ie. BLS) applicable to assigned
department. Demonstrates high level computer skills for research,
utilizes the learning management system, and maintains proficiency
of the electronic medical record. Assists the Department Director
in maintaining currency of department-level policies.
- Maintains membership in appropriate/applicable professional
organizations as well as networks with peers to keep abreast of the
current professional practice and quality-driven environment as it
affects clinicians and the Medical Center.
- Utilizes quality data to identify and define concerns/problems
and develops appropriate in-services or continuing education
programs to address. Collaborates with IT and Quality professionals
to assure nursing documentation systems lend to evidence-based best
practices.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, complies with the
policies and procedures of the Medical Center and the Division of
Nursing, and demonstrates a commitment to the key values and
philosophy of the hospital.
- Promotes evidence-based nursing practice, which is grounded in
the organization's nursing philosophy, involves the patient and
caregivers/significant others with respect to their values,
cultural differences, preferences and expressed needs.
- Functions as the department leader in the absence of the
Director.
- The above statements reflect the general duties considered
necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as
identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of
all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Maintains availability as a resource person to the director as well
as staff. Maintains effective and open communications and acts as a
liaison with regard to educational and professional practice
activities of assigned departments and the Medical Center. -
Maintains open lines of communications with the medical staff and
other health professionals.
DEPARTMENT RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports directly to the Department Director.
Collaborates closely with the Clinical Nurse Educator to meet
organizational learning needs.
EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
- Master's degree in nursing or education preferred.
- RN Licensed to practice in the State of Montana.
- NCC clinical specialty certification preferred, if not in
possession at time of hire, must acquire within 3 years of
hire.
- BLS and NRP required.
- Persons not meeting the requirements will be evaluated for
eligibility on an individual basis.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Demonstrates a commitment to the hospital's mission, vision, and
values.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Medium workload, frequent standing/walking. - Must be able to
fulfill the physical requirements of the RN job description.
- Maybe exposed to loud noises.
- May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including those with
tuberculosis, HIV positive, hepatitis, body infestations and
cytotoxic agents.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur
in emergency situations or with a heavy workload.
Weekend Requirements: -Per department needs.
Work - Life Balance
Benefits Summary:
- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits
- 401K w/ Match
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Discounts
- Health Savings Account w/ Match
- Flexible Spending Account
- Identity Protection
Generous Education Benefits that include:
- Tuition Reimbursement so you can continue to pursue your
education goals.
- Student Loan Repayment for your prior education
expenses.
- Continuing Education benefits that cover qualifying education
programs.
Culture & Perks
Community Medical Center is a licensed 150 bed hospital comprising
adult and pediatric health care delivery systems and is part of
Lifepoint Health and Billings Clinic. Our Guiding Principles and
Core Values are:
Employees at Community Medical Center embrace our vision to create
places where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians and
providers want to practice, and employees want to work. - We do
this through living our core values and using them as a foundation
for our behaviors, decisions, and guiding us into the future.
- Champion Patient Care -- Demonstrate unwavering passion for
delivering high-quality patient care by supporting and adhering to
all policy, compliance, and regulatory requirements and
understanding how your role directly supports and impacts patient
care, resulting in the best outcomes.
- Do the Right Thing -- Act with integrity and honesty in every
decision, taking accountability for your role and actions.
- Embrace Individuality -- Appreciate and draw upon the diverse
skills and perspectives of all people, actively listening to
understand and seeking common ground with peers, patients, and
families.
- Act With Kindness -- Act with humility, compassion, and
empathy, lifting others by making every moment matter through
meaningful recognition and feedback.
- Make a Difference Together -- Celebrate the success of building
strong relationships and fostering trust through collaborative
teamwork that produces innovative solutions.
-Community Medical Center - Leading the Way in Patient Care
- We are proud to be the only hospital in Montana to earn The
Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification
in Perinatal Care; to have Western Montana's only Chest Pain
Accreditation, and our Cancer Center is accredited by the
Commission on Cancer in advanced clinical care, scientific
research, and technological inventions. We have also been named the
#1 Rehab Hospital in Montana by U.S. News & World Report, ranking
care of patients recovering from events such as stroke, traumatic
brain injury, and severe burns.
- Lifepoint Health is among "America's Greatest Workplaces for
Diversity" for 2024. Lifepoint earned a full five-star rating by
Newsweek on the list of large companies "recognized by their
employees for genuinely respecting and valuing individuals from
different walks of life." This is an incredibly meaningful
recognition for our organization that shines a light on all of our
core values - especially Embrace Individuality.
For more information about Community Medical Center, please call
(406) 728-4100 or visit: -
For more information about Lifepoint Health, visit: -
Missoula Welcomes You Home
- -CMC is located on a 45-acre campus in Missoula, Montana.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, between Glacier
and Yellowstone national parks. Our diverse community serves as
western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the
perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm
and big city amenities.
- Missoula has been named #1 for "fun" for young adults by Smart
Asset, the personal finance website, that compiles U.S. Census data
and Missoula ranks second in the country for the number of
entertainment venues per capita and is close behind when it comes
to restaurants and bars. On any given day you can enjoy one of
Missoula's concert venues, restaurants, breweries, hiking trails,
ski resorts, and more!
For more information about living in the great community that makes
us Missoula, please visit: -
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete
as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are
the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical
assignment to the responsibilities, assigned with or without
notice.
COVID-19 Update:
Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a
mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our
community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified
our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless
a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.
This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to
MT Law -39-2-205-39-2-211.
Keywords: Community Medical Center, Missoula , Labor & Delivery - Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Other , Clinton, Montana
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