RN CLINICAL COORDINATOR - INPATIENT NURSING - OBSEVERATION / CLINICAL DECISION UNIT - 40 HOURS WEEKLY - DAY SHIFT

Full Time Benefit Eligible 

Shift: Days, three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and one 4-hour shift per week for administrative functions 

GENERAL SUMMARY:  

Unit Description:

Henry Ford St John Hospital’s Observation / Clinical Decision Unit is a 28-bed unit specializing in ambulatory patients (ie/ chest pain, TIA, abdominal pain, home falls, etc.).  As an extension of the Emergency Department, we do periodically have our staff float between Emergency and Observation as needed. We are a group of team-oriented Physicians (stationed in the department!), Registered Nurses, and Patient Care Technicians. We welcome candidates of all educational backgrounds and experiences, and ensure that you are trained to be successful in this environment.  Come join our team!

Under the direction of the Director or Manager of Unit, provides clinical support at the unit level including but not limited to: assisting with direct patient care as necessary assisting with patient throughout hospital stay (admissions, discharges, transfers) assessing patient condition completing clinical tasks (IV's, blood draws, etc.) responds to all clinical emergency situations recognizes, resolves and reports immediate situations that jeopardizes patient rights, safety and/or customer service Coaches patient care unit staff in clinical practice, critical thinking and customer service skill development. Coordinates bed utilization within inpatient hospital patient care units. 

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred. Requires two to three years of relevant acute care nursing experience. Must have excellent communication skills, strong facilitative interpersonal skills, and excellent problem solving skills. Requires Michigan Nursing License. ACLS preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Extensive walking, standing, lifting, pushing, and the like may be necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a patient care environment with possible exposure to communicable disease or unpleasant patient care tasks. Occasional exposure to disgruntled/unsatisfied patients and/or their families. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital Department: Observation Unit 001 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable