Job Description

Description

Introduction

Las Palmas Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for our Emergency Clinical Nurse Coordinator FSED NE position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Las Palmas Medical Center!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Coordinator provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Las Palmas Medical Center and the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. In collaboration with the patient, the patient\xe2\x80\x99s family and other members of the health care team, the clinical RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and coordinates treatment plans. Responsible for the daily activities of: scheduling, selection and maintenance of equipment, collection of data for quality improvement processes, Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of patient care on assigned unit and shifts. Educates individuals and groups, in nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences. Provides direction to the development and evaluation of assigned nursing personnel. Maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with Unit Director. Maintains educational records of staff, plans and implements educational opportunities for the Associated Departments to include: PICU, NICU, Pediatrics, Emergency Room and Transport Services. Contributes to nursing and Hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational and research efforts. To anticipate and estimate future needs of the department to improve the quality of patient care. Develop and maintain competencies of transport staff through skills fairs and education. Director is responsible for the recruitment and retention of competent transport staff. Responsible for community education and outreach regarding the services and opportunities related to the transport team. To collaborate and coordinate the efforts of the staff to accomplish the mission of Las Palmas Medical Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrates knowledge and application of advance patient care, to include vital signs, venipuncture, urinary catherization, cardiac .monitoring, nasogastric tube insertion, medication administration as per the medical provider, ACLS and 12 lead EKG.

2. Blood glucose monitoring, patient transfers \xe2\x80\x93 lifts, immobilization techniques, basic wound care and dressing changes, assist with emergency procedures and equipment/supplies, pulse oximetry monitoring and oxygen delivery device application.

3. Monitors and recognizes changes in the patient\xe2\x80\x99s behavioral and physiological status and takes appropriate action based on assessment.

4. Utilizes professional skills and judgment to perform assigned nursing treatments and procedures for a group of patients.

5. Develop and administer neonatal, pediatric and adult services as necessary.

6. Promote a multidisciplinary coordination of services, such as, nursing medical, respiratory care, laboratory, pharmaceutical and public relations.

7. Participate in record keeping, collection, and input of transport data in order to provide Quality Improvement and statistical analysis.

8. Control processes related to Human Resources under the direction of the Director to include hiring, evaluating, terminating, counseling, coaching and development of the staff.

9. Direct and approve the practice of professional nursing and respiratory and support positions within the services provided to maintain quality patient care through implementation and evaluation of clinical practice standards.

10. Under the direction of the Director help to develop, interpret, inspect and review policies and procedures within the services provides.

11. Under the direction of the director develop, institute, review and implement Disaster Preparedness policies and procedures for the organization.

12. Collaborate, develop and participate in marketing of the Department, including educational program development, external advertising and working in alliance with local and regional programs.

13. Ensure compliance with guidelines/regulations of overseeing agencies/organizations.

14. Responsible for twenty four-hour coverage for problem solving as necessary.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Texas Registered Nursing license or identified compact state license. (*If compact license, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire or establishment of Texas residency, whichever occurs first)
• BLS required as per St. David\xe2\x80\x99s HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol Policy. Required upon hire
• ALS required as per St. David\xe2\x80\x99s HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol Policy. Required upon hire
• ENPC required as per St. David\xe2\x80\x99s HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol Policy. Required within 12 months of hire
• TNCC or ATCN required as per St. David\xe2\x80\x99s HealthCare/ Las Palmas Del Sol Policy. Required within 12 months of hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification. Required within 60 days of hire and annually
• Annual Education: As a Registered Nurse caring for acute stroke and trauma patients, you will be required to complete assigned stroke and trauma education upon hire and maintain annual stroke and trauma education per your unit direction

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Preferred experience as RN of 5 years in Emergency Department
• Specialty certification/training as appropriate
• Read and write basic English with the basic skills necessary to understand and transfer physician\xe2\x80\x99s orders
• Bilingual a plus
• Ability to move an excess of 100 pounds with assistance from other staff
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Computer skills
• Ability to work as a team member with a team to ensure quality patient care

is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region\xe2\x80\x99s only . The facility offers a including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women\xe2\x80\x99s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Ethical Companies\xc2\xae by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Across HCA Healthcare\xe2\x80\x99s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Emergency Clinical Coordinator FSED NE opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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