Specialty Program Coordinator (RN) - Accreditation Support

Specialty Program Coordinator (RN)

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Wellstar Cobb Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Program Coordinator (RN). This position is Full-Time/Day Shift (Monday - Friday).

The RN Specialty Program Coordinator is a registered professional nurse with advanced clinical expertise who functions under the direction of the designated nursing leader. Role responsibilities include for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a site-based specialty program including assessment and treatment of specialty patients, development of clinical practice guidelines to optimize patient outcomes, collection, and data analysis, monitoring compliance with specialty guidelines and program initiatives, performance improvement, staff education, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The RN Specialty Program Coordinator serves as a clinical role model, educator, and liaison for the specialty team, hospital staff, and community and collaborates with the medical director and nursing leadership to facilitate and promote improved patient outcomes. The RN Specialty Program Coordinator will practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and specialty program evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values in Action. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.

Responsibilities Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions:

• Specialty Program Management Across The Continuum From Admission To Discharge
• Serves As Clinical Expert For Complex And/Or Highly Specialized Patient Care Situations To Hospital Staff/Personnel And Other Health Care Professionals Within The Organization And Community
• Promotes And Develops Personal And Professional Growth And Development
• Collegial Relations
• Professional Practice
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned
• Complies With All Wellstar Health System Policies, Standards Of Work, And Code Of Conduct

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Degree In Nursing (BSN)
• Master's Degree In Nursing Or Health Care Related Field Or Enrollment In MSN Program Is Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 3 Years Recent, Acute Care Clinical Experience With Demonstrated Teaching Experience In The Clinical And Community Setting
• Minimum 5 Years Experience In Nursing Specialty Area Is Preferred
• Cardiac Experience Is Highly Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• Ability To Read, Write And Speak The English Language
• Possesses Advanced Clinical Knowledge And Skills
• Strong Analytical, Investigative Skills, Program/Protocol Development And Implementation Experience Necessary Demonstrates Knowledge Of Standards Related To The Field Of Practice, Financial Management And Concepts Of Interpersonal Relationships
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Inter- And Intra-Departmental Coordination Of Patient Care Activities
• Delegation Skills Required
• Ability To Multi-Task Essential
• Ability To Function In Stressful And Emergency Situations Essential
• Strong Detail Orientation Required; Computer Skills Required
• Personal Time Management Skills Required
• Adept As A Change Agent
• Utilizes Wide Range Of Theories In Managing Complex Problems Or Problem Resolution
• Demonstrates Expertise Related To The Following Required: Commitment To The Advancement Of Nursing Practice And The Nursing Profession, Interpersonal
• Communication Skills Related To Knowledge Of Group/System Dynamics, Commitment To Staff Education And Development
• Knowledge Of Nursing Theory And Research Required
• Compliance With The American Nurses' Association Code Of Ethics For Professional Nurses Is Required
• Demonstrates Knowledge Of And Practices Within Parameters Outlined In Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s):

• Reg Nurse (Single State)
• RN - Multi-State Compact
• Basic Life Support

Additional Licenses And Certifications:

• National Certification In Clinical Specialty Must Be Obtained Within 2 Years

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