Stanford Health Care
Relief Nurse Coordinator (RN), Neuro Surgery SNHC - Days (08HR)
Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Nurse Coordinator describes a variety of specialized nursing positions that provide professional support, planning, coordinating, and facilitating patient care for selected patient populations across the continuum of care, ensuring compliance with provider orders and established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities include coordinating patient communication, patient education, and preparing patients and/or caregivers for procedures and tests in collaboration with the health care team; ensuring continuity of care and coordination, identifying opportunities to improve patient care services; and assisting clinic management to identify and develop operational needs.
Job Summary
This job description covers all classifications for Nurse Coordinators within the organization. All RNCs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, and Qualifications. What You Will Do
Provides age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients using the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of the human experience Expedites appropriate care and treatment, using critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment especially given the patient may present with complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions Assesses, triages, and provides nursing consultation, performs follow-up and care coordination during face to face encounters or using telecommunications technologies during encounters Applies appropriate nursing interventions, such as identifying and clarifying patient needs, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating nursing and other health services, assisting patient to navigate health care system, and evaluating patient outcomes. Always focuses on patient safety and quality of nursing care during each encounter. Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through a variety of telecommunication strategies in the virtual environment, often establishing long-term relationships Acts as partners, advocates, and advisors, assists and supports patients/families in the optimal management of their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, interprofessional collaboration, and coordination of and access to appropriate health care services and community resources across the care continuum Collaborates with inpatient and other clinic staff to develop informational/educational materials appropriate for the patient population. Assesses learning needs of patient populations and develops curriculum/content accordingly. Demonstrates leadership by inspiring others to achieve their best and acknowledging the positive contributions of staff in the manner they wish to receive it. Promotes team building. Participates in formal and informal development and evaluation of staff competency. Maximizes productivity by focusing on goals, purpose and priorities. Completes written reports and projects within appropriate time frames. Reviews tasks, sets priorities, and revises plans for effective time management. Pursues lifelong learning to update and expand clinical, organizational, and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities in professional practice Utilizes performance improvement methodology to design data collection systems / processes and identifies opportunities to improve care / service for patients. Other duties, as assigned including On Call responsibilities. Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college/university Required Experience Qualifications
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related
registered nurse (RN)
work experience. This position minimally requires 2 years of RN experience Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge in specialty area of practice Knowledge of computer systems and software used in assigned work area Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, the health care system, the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; department standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care in the assigned work area Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights Knowledge of medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management; medications and drugs, common dosages, their physical and physiological effects, and possible adverse reactions Demonstrated skills in teaching, educating, problem-solving, and critical thinking Demonstrated skills in translating complex medical terminology for patients, and answering questions Demonstrated skills in communication and effective interaction with others in challenging situations Demonstrated skills in project development/management, if applicable Ability to anticipate, assess, plan for, and manage physical, psychological, social needs, and quality of life of the patient and family/caregiver, and provide appropriate support, comfort, and reassurance Ability to apply a professional nursing code of ethics and professional guidelines to clinical practice Ability to evaluate, implement and, as necessary, modify a patient care plan to meet the needs of individual patients Ability to integrate patient care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team and provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care Licenses and Certifications
CA-RN (Registered Nurse) BLS - Basic Life Support Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens: Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
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This job description covers all classifications for Nurse Coordinators within the organization. All RNCs must meet all elements of the Essential Functions, and Qualifications. What You Will Do
Provides age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients using the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of the human experience Expedites appropriate care and treatment, using critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment especially given the patient may present with complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions Assesses, triages, and provides nursing consultation, performs follow-up and care coordination during face to face encounters or using telecommunications technologies during encounters Applies appropriate nursing interventions, such as identifying and clarifying patient needs, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating nursing and other health services, assisting patient to navigate health care system, and evaluating patient outcomes. Always focuses on patient safety and quality of nursing care during each encounter. Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through a variety of telecommunication strategies in the virtual environment, often establishing long-term relationships Acts as partners, advocates, and advisors, assists and supports patients/families in the optimal management of their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, interprofessional collaboration, and coordination of and access to appropriate health care services and community resources across the care continuum Collaborates with inpatient and other clinic staff to develop informational/educational materials appropriate for the patient population. Assesses learning needs of patient populations and develops curriculum/content accordingly. Demonstrates leadership by inspiring others to achieve their best and acknowledging the positive contributions of staff in the manner they wish to receive it. Promotes team building. Participates in formal and informal development and evaluation of staff competency. Maximizes productivity by focusing on goals, purpose and priorities. Completes written reports and projects within appropriate time frames. Reviews tasks, sets priorities, and revises plans for effective time management. Pursues lifelong learning to update and expand clinical, organizational, and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities in professional practice Utilizes performance improvement methodology to design data collection systems / processes and identifies opportunities to improve care / service for patients. Other duties, as assigned including On Call responsibilities. Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college/university Required Experience Qualifications
Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related
registered nurse (RN)
work experience. This position minimally requires 2 years of RN experience Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge in specialty area of practice Knowledge of computer systems and software used in assigned work area Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the nursing profession, the health care system, the responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies; department standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of nursing care in the assigned work area Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights Knowledge of medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management; medications and drugs, common dosages, their physical and physiological effects, and possible adverse reactions Demonstrated skills in teaching, educating, problem-solving, and critical thinking Demonstrated skills in translating complex medical terminology for patients, and answering questions Demonstrated skills in communication and effective interaction with others in challenging situations Demonstrated skills in project development/management, if applicable Ability to anticipate, assess, plan for, and manage physical, psychological, social needs, and quality of life of the patient and family/caregiver, and provide appropriate support, comfort, and reassurance Ability to apply a professional nursing code of ethics and professional guidelines to clinical practice Ability to evaluate, implement and, as necessary, modify a patient care plan to meet the needs of individual patients Ability to integrate patient care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team and provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care Licenses and Certifications
CA-RN (Registered Nurse) BLS - Basic Life Support Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens: Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
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