Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator

Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator
Job Type: FT Days

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As aregistered nurse (RN)joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About our Team
Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167-bed hospital located in Gallatin TN and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthierwith acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

Highpoint Health - Sumner Womens Services earned The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approvalfor Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organizations commitment to providing safe and quality patient care in this case for mothers babies and families. Highpoint Health - Sumner is the first hospital in the state to achieve this certification a huge feat in a state populated by larger healthcare corporations.

Organizations attaining this certification may be able to showcase reductions in key measures such as:

• Infant mortality rates

• Maternal complications and mortality

• Unnecessary induction of labor

• Elective deliveries

• Complication of deliveries

• Prematurity rates

• Costs associated with lengthy hospital stays

What Were looking for

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process and supports unit coordination activities to promote safe high-quality outcomes. Serves as a resource to staff and assists with scheduling education and performance initiatives. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates staff scheduling educational/development activities and performance evaluations.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting delivery of clinical services and patient flow.
• Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of QA/QI initiatives.
• Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts regarding clinical standards policies and procedures.
• Monitors departmental compliance with accreditation legal and The Joint Commission requirements.
• Provides direct patient care as needed in accordance with scope and standards of practice.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works other shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on-call.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate Infant Early Childhood Late Childhood Adolescent Young Adult Middle Adult Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic Clinical Insurance Financial Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing walking lifting/moving patients keyboard entry and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional sitting squatting and kneeling; rare running or climbing. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards including blood/body fluids hazardous medications and latex.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Qualification and requirements:

• Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred; Handle with Care preferred.

Skills: Critical thinking decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Proficiency navigating multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read write speak and understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Why Join Highpoint Health Sumner

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage for full time and part time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.