Administrative Clinical Coordinator (Nursing Supervisor)

We are recruiting for a motivated Administrative Clinical Coordinator (Nursing Supervisor) to join our team!

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Department

Nursing Support Services

Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, coordinates and solves administrative problems on campus (inpatient / outpatient) within the operations of Hospital Services- including but not limited to: Patient Flow, Clinical Staffing, Regulatory Issues, Disaster Response, Employee Health, Emergency Management, Descendent Affairs, Risk Management, Safety - Security/ Help Desk / Patient Representative/ Social Services/ Nutrition Service/ Physician Relations / Human Resources and Community Health Services on a shift basis for Denver Health. The professional nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."
Essential Functions:

• Acts as an administrative liaison for all departments, nursing and ancillary departments, regarding problem solving, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and policy interpretation to ensure smooth operation of all services on a shift basis. Takes actions and follows up with appropriate hospital administrative personnel. (20%)
• Collaborates with admitting physician staff based upon service type, patient condition, patient acuity and family considerations in conjunction with nursing unit census and staffing considerations for appropriate patient bed / unit assignments in a timely manner. (15%)
• Makes decisions in collaboration with the charge nurses regarding bed assignments for newly admitted patients and transfers. Continually evaluates patient placement and proactive considerations for averting and reducing ED divert/ ED boarder times, ICU Advisory, PACU boarder times through critical thinking of Pt Flow processes. (20%)
• Completes department rounds to optimize patient placement and promote timely discharges. Collaborates with the Rapid Response Team facilitating transfers to a higher level of care (15%)
• Facilitates Bed Huddles each shift; to include upcoming shift staffing plan, contacts appropriate resources to arrange for additional staff and/or census manage unnecessary nursing coverage. Maintains accurate staffing documentation via computer entry into the electronic scheduling system for schedule, attendance and payroll accuracy (10%)
• Maintains close, effective and accurate communication with, CNO, Directors, Nurse Managers, staffing office personnel, Administrator On-Call, Risk Management Office, Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Coroner’s Office, Security and the Chaplin. Accumulates and articulates information needed. (10%)
• Serves as HR Relations, initiating and/or participating in employee disciplinary processes, as needed, by appropriate intervention, counseling, documentation and timely notification of employee’s immediate supervisor, while treating these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect of privacy. (10%)

Education:

• Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Three years of professional acute nursing experience including Critical Care / ED Required and
• 1-3 years One year of supervisory experience Required and

Licenses:

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance regulatory requirements and the Joint Commission Standards. (Signed ANA addendum)
• Strong understanding of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community
• Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient centric care and maintain Denver Health’s high level of patient satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
• Ability to work closely with staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing Managers, physicians, executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and continuum of care.
• Proficient in Electronic Health Record
• Proficient in use of electronic Staff Scheduling system

Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$44.71 - $69.30 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.