What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator Cardiac/Tele/Med Surg position at Conway Regional?
The Patient Care Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (RN) who manages a patient’s healthcare and treatment needs and is responsible and accountable for the quality metrics for the Cardiac/Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Unit. This includes the coordination of personnel to meet patient and physician care needs, the implementation of safety and emergency measures, and facilitation of communication among the health care team, patients, and family members. The Patient Care Coordinator will assume responsibility for the care of medical-surgical adult and geriatric patients. The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures, and standards of the Health System. The Clinical Supervisor will demonstrate a commitment to
The Patient Care Coordinator is a Registered Nurse (RN) who manages a patient’s healthcare and treatment needs and is responsible and accountable for the quality metrics for the Cardiac/Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Unit. This includes the coordination of personnel to meet patient and physician care needs, the implementation of safety and emergency measures, and facilitation of communication among the health care team, patients, and family members. The Patient Care Coordinator will assume responsibility for the care of medical-surgical adult and geriatric patients. The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures, and standards of the Health System. The Clinical Supervisor will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
This position is designated as a “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of
Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to
patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and
supporting the delivery of health care related services.
teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current, active Arkansas license
- BSN preferred.
- Certification preferred.
- At least 2 years of medical surgical nursing, or middle management, experience preferred.
- Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education
- Basic keyboarding skills preferred.
