Coordinator RN

Company: PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Location: Brawley
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description SUMMARY : The Coordinator RN is responsible for coordinating the care of patients for a designated service throughout the continuum of care. The RN serves as a clinical resource in the Perinatal Department. Through skilled triage and assessment, education, collaboration and coordination of healthcare and community resources, the RN assists patients to achieve optimum functional health status and quality of life. The RN is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Perinatal Services Unit. He/she manages human resources at the unit level cost-effectively. The Coordinator RN promptly and thoroughly investigates and resolves complaints from patients, visitors, staff, and physicians, and advises management/administration appropriately. The Coordinator RN demonstrates an ability to respond and provide direction in changing workloads during crisis and emergency situations. The Coordinator RN accepts responsibility for helping employees understand difficult administrative decisions. Supervises functions and activities within the Clinical area and coordinates with the Department Director. The Coordinator RN assists in interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, standards, and regulations for personnel, patients, medical staff, and the public. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Accountable for the patient care delivered in the perinatal department, coordinating with Department Director. Directs all staff in the delivery of high standards of care and patient outcomes. 2. Demonstrates expertise in delivering quality patient care in the unit. a. Works closely with the Department Director to assess the need for Quality Improvement Indicators and studies. Involves the staff in the development of these studies. Implement them and promote compliance. b. Responsible for compiling the QR/PI data and participating in the quarterly staff QI meetings to assist in problem-solving throughout the hospital and the clinic. c. Utilizes the nursing process when making clinical decisions. 3. Effectively assists in the management of conflict and/or change. Supports organizational changes. Proactively identifies and assists in addressing concerns and problems within the unit. Reports any concerns to the Department Director in the formulation of a plan to resolve and in the implementation of such plan. 4. Maintains and demonstrates professional skills through self- development/continuing education. Attend two management classes per year, or pertinent classes. 5. Completes working schedules according to the needs of the unit and the staff’s expected skills level. 6. Participates in the development and updating of standards and the unit policies and procedures. 7. Actively contributes to cost control by managing time, resources, and supplies effectively. 8. Assigns duties to professional nursing and ancillary personnel based on staff qualification, available staff and patient needs. 9. Maintains compliance with all regulations established by regulatory, legislative and accrediting bodies. Functions within limits of the State Practice Act, Hospital and Nursing Department Policies and Procedures, Department of Public Health, Joint Commission, DNV and all regulatory standards. 10. Creates an atmosphere of motivation and praise and assists staff in reaching its full potential. Works in collaboration with the Department Director and Education Department to develop competency assessments of staff. Promotes advancement and retention of employees. 11. Assists in monitoring and evaluating the competency of staff in a timely manner and during the annual skills fair. Assists with the planning of department activities and staff meetings. (Attends at least nine per year, preferably on a monthly basis.) 12. Assists in the management of department Human Resources functions including conflict resolution, adherence to policies and employment regulations, staff development, teambuilding, employee morale, staffing with the correct level of competent employees. 13. Assists in the development of financial budget for areas of responsibility and coordinates activities within the approved financial plan. Aids in the explanation variances effectively and timely, monitors expenses, including labor, with emphasis on cost containment and reduction. 14. Demonstrates competency in Patient Safety and Management Accountabilities. 15. Assists in ensuring that all employees in areas of responsibility meet employment requirements such as timely completion of annual requirements, i.e. re-orientation, tuberculosis screening, licensures, certifications, fit-test, etc. Completes provisional and annual performance appraisals within established time limits. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Orients and instructs new personnel as to unit practices, operations and, policies and procedures. 2. Inspect department regularly to assure adequate quantities of supplies and proper functioning of equipment. Orders necessary supplies or requests Department Director to place such orders. 3. Communicates problems identified involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families and the general public to the appropriate management personnel. 4. Directs and coordinates efforts during emergency situations in the absence of the Department Director. 5. Recognizes, interprets and records signs and symptoms in the patient that require intervention, takes prompt/appropriate action and notifies the physician. 6. Provides direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients and conveys findings to physician. 7. Administers medication and is knowledgeable of medication being administered including side effects, indications for use, proper dose and calculation of chemotherapy medication. Records administered medications. 8. Competent in the parenteral administration of fluids and blood products. 9. Prepares and maintains equipment. Knowledgeable of proper use and safety precautions in using equipment. 10. Initiates and participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. ACLS and BLS certifications as required by department. Certifications in specialties are encouraged. 11. Maintains a complete and legible medical record. Charts accurately utilizing the nursing process. 12. Recognizes and gives attention to the learning and psychosocial needs of the patient and the patient’s significant other. 13. Assists the physician during examinations, treatments and procedures involving patients. 14. Correctly notes and carries out physician orders in a timely manner. 15. Participates in recommendations for the annual department budget and capital equipment 16. Other duties as assigned from time to time. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Responsible for employee supervision of the assigned nursing unit on the assigned shift. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED: 1. Current licensure to practice Registered Nursing in the State of California. 2. Current CPR certification. 3. One year charge nurse experience within the specialty field or equivalent training or years of experience. *Must successfully complete on-the-job orientation prescribed for the area assigned. 4. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 5. Bachelors Degree, MSN or a degree in a relevant field preferred 6. Previous Management Experience Preferred. 7. Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills. 8. Demonstrated ability to present self in a positive and professional manner. 9. Familiarity with the basic nursing performance standards as outlined in the California Nurse Practice Act. 10. Knowledge of nursing policy and the interdepartmental functions of the other patient care service areas with the facility. AGE OF POPULATION SERVED : Adult? Geriatric? All X No Patient Care? LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Current licensure to practice Registered Nursing in the State of California required. Current AHA BLS required upon hire. ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification as required by Department. SCHEDULING AND AVAILABILITY Scheduling is determined by patient care needs and includes weekends, holidays, nights, on-call, etc… Working every other weekend is a minimum requirement Shift and call assignments are modified to reflect department needs. In staff emergencies will be able to work on alternate shifts and/or rotating job schedules or similar activities, at intervals for limited periods of time as mandated by department needs. MENTAL REQUIREMENTS : Ability to follow written and oral instructions, must have the ability and desire to learn job functions outlined in the job description, must work as part of a team in order to achieve a common goal and must maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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