Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Nursing Coordinator - BH Pulmonology Clinic

SUMMARY: This position is filled by a registered nurse who, as a result of educational and clinical experience, possesses the advanced knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide expert patient care; applies expert knowledge to act as a change agent, role model and leader; ensures quality focused and cost-effective care delivery outcomes; functions within a collaborative practice to enhance quality of care and participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Responsible and accountable for direct patient care and providing leadership within the nursing/respiratory team. Responsible and accountable for the care given to the patient and for the decision regarding which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to licensed and unlicensed persons involved in patient care. Responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing/respiratory care and promoting a team effort among co-workers. Responsible and accountable to know, own and energize the vision, mission, values and standards of the hospital.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate of Science in Nursing required.

Experience: Minimum two (2) years nursing experience required. Previous experience with insurance payors, prior authorizations, patient scheduling and coordination of care. Certification: BLS certification required.

Certification: BLS certification required.

License: Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing.

Preferred: BSN preferred.

Primary Source Verification:

Original transcripts or licensing/certification board verification

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

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 with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics. Able to push/pull in excess of 150 pound wheelchair with patient or equipment. Occasionally lift patients with assist 125 pounds or more. Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations of CPR and obtaining equipment. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment
Clinic Setting

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a clinical setting which is open 8-12 hours a day.

Flexible work schedule, 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts.