House Coordinator Day Shift

The House Coordinator functions as a member of the Nursing Management Team on the second and third shifts. S/he supervises and coordinates the activities of all nursing service functions. The House Coordinator inspects unit areas; assures patient needs are being met at all times; and nursing care is delivered in an organized, effective, and safe manner.

Required Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or the combination of education, knowledge, skills, mental development, and relevant experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.

Desirable Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.

Desirable Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Manager in a medical/surgical unit.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Specific

• Serve as administrator “In-Charge” of the hospital during the 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Use resources and consultation in the best interest of the hospital and patient care.
• Visit all departments and nursing units during shift. Monitor attendance and punctuality throughout the hospital.
• Receive and utilize the shift report. Follow-up on activities and problems which affect the hospital or patient care.
• Coordinate staffing levels in all departments for effective operations and patient care services. Adjust employee work schedules in order to ensure effective patient care.
• Assess disaster and emergency situations objectively. Participate in and supervise Code Blue calls.
• Visit seriously ill and critical patients at least once during the shift and assess the plan of care.
• Problem-solve or refer issues appropriately according to the organizational structure of the hospital and the Patient Care Services units.
• Authorize medical treatment for employees ill or injured while on duty.
• Serve as a resource person for the nursing and other hospital staff.
• Arrange for and expedite emergency surgery as needed.
• Competently arrange for transportation for patients and emergency supplies.
• Provide advice to the staff in the use of precautions when risk potential is identified.
• Assure medications are available and administered according to physicians’ orders.
• Objectively investigate problems, occurrences, and incidents and write a concise report from the facts.
• Compile an accurate, meaningful report for the next shift. Identify unresolved issues (i.e. seriously ill patients, new admissions, discharges, or deaths, emergency or unusual situations).
• Enforce safety and infection control policies. Remove or resolve safety hazards immediately.
• Review medical records to confirm significant nursing documentation meets legal parameters and the requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Assure that all acts and interventions performed on behalf of the patient are documented in the patients file.

General

• Work in conjunction with the Chief Nurse Officer and nursing management in the development and implementation of the philosophy and objectives for nursing services.
• Assure that patient care conforms to the standard of care identified for the service and is delivered in an organized effective manner through the nursing process.
• Assess the work performance of nursing staff and assist in performance evaluations.
• Participate in planning and organizing of orientation and in-service programs with the In-Service Instructor to meet the learning needs of staff.
• Actively participate in the in-service programs and learning experiences for the nursing staff for the 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Interpret and enforce hospital and nursing policies. Assure approved techniques and procedures are utilized.
• Assure equipment, linen, supplies, and hospital resources are utilized correctly in a cost effective manner.
• Interact professionally with patients, family members, physicians, management, hospital staff, and supportive services.
• Participate in the planning and coordinating nursing activities with other disciplines during the tour of duty.

A Roman Catholic facility founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and sponsored by Catholic Health International, St. Bernard Hospital aspires to live in the healing mission of Christ within the South Side community of Chicago. This mission calls us to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the Christian values of respect, dignity, caring and compassion for all persons. In all matters, St. Bernard Hospital will show a special sensitivity to the culture of the people we serve and the unique needs of the poor and powerless.