Nurse Coordinator - Central Telemetry - Part-time with Benefits Nights

The Nurse Coordinator utilizes effective communication and collaboration skills, and ensures coordination of care with physicians, nursing staff and other disciplines/departments to facilitate positive patient outcomes. Determines the requirements for nursing care by systemic assessment of the patient and family; establishment of nursing diagnosis; consideration of therapeutic plans of other health care professionals; delineation of short and long term nursing goals; and assessment of educational needs for patients and family members. Evaluates effectiveness and revises the nursing care plan as indicated.

Collaborates with the physician and other health care professionals and implements a comprehensive plan of care for each patient and family. Records findings of nursing assessment, goals, plan and outcomes of nursing intervention(s). Coordinates diagnostic tests prescribed by the physician.

Coordinates weekly status checks and follow-up clinics by assisting patients to prepare for examination; assisting physician with examination; and educating patients, when needed, for complying with recommendations of the physician. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).

Acts as a resource nurse for protocol groups and coordinates data management. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards.