Clinical Coordinator - ARN - Appleton 36 hrs

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

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Job Summary

Summary
Provides direct patient care through use of the nursing process. Working with the Nurse Director facilitates the daily operations of the unit.

Does this position require Patient Care
Yes

Essential Functions
-Accurately assesses patients needs
Utilizes multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health problems and functional status
Provides verbal communication to other health care providers
Documentation reflects on-going assessment of patients biopsychosocial status on Assessment Flowsheet



-Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients.
Modifies and individualizes Standard of Care and protocols
Participates in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan
Initiates discharge plans at time of admission
Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care needs


-Provides and implements nursing care interventions.
Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients
Demonstrates accurate and timely medication administration
Demonstrates accurate and timely transcription of physician orders
Promotes interventions that provide the least-restrictive alternatives
Participates in leading patient groups


- Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions.
Documentation on the Standard of Care protocols and Assessment Flowsheet reflects response to intervention demonstrates an understanding of patients response to treatment interventions
Accurately communicates patients clinical status at patient rounds and change of shift reports
Participates in unit/program Quality Improvement activities


-Assumes a leadership role in managing the daily operations of the unit.
Provides direction and supervision of RNs and MHSs
Assumes a leadership role in medical and psychiatric emergencies
Anticipates acute milieu problems and delegates staff appropriately
Participates in the training and education of RNs MHSs and other healthcare providers
Problem-solves with the Nurse Director around staffing issues


-Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others
Documents teaching in the patients record
Informs treatment team of patient and significant others learning needs


-Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
Utilizes the best available evidence to guide practice decisions
Completes mandatory inservice requirements
Participates in ongoing educational activities
Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues
Identifies strengths and areas for professional/practice development with supervisor
Supports participates (as applicable) in research projects


-Participates in the education and professional development of staff.
Collaborates with the Nursing Director in identifying and providing teaching for staff members
Participates in the development of clinical policies nursing department procedures and standards of care


-Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
Communicates positively supportively and with courtesy to the patients and staff
Presents self in a positive and professional manner


-Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the hospital department and unit.
Demonstrates effective time management
Demonstrates economical management of services and supplies

Education
Bachelors Degree required or Bachelors Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse RN - State License - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Five years experience working in the mental health field preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Skilled clinician demonstrated problem-solving skills leadership ability.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

115 Mill Street

36

Regular

Day (United States of America)

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