RN-PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR (SV INFIRMARY), 8 WEST, FULL TIME, 7P-7A

                        Education\:  Licensed / Registered in the State of Arkansas in Nursing.  Bachelor’s degree preferred. Admission to a BSN program within one year, or obtainment of a Bachelor degree within 2 years of assuming position is strongly encouraged. Participation in Nursing Career Advancement Program is preferred.

 

Experience\: 2 years recent Nursing experience in area of specialty; 1 year charge/management experience preferred.  Membership in professional organization preferred.

 

Physical Requirements\:            The physical activities involve balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, and use of fingers and repetitive movements. An individual in this position may be required to carry or lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 100-150 lbs. The sensory and communicative activities required for this position include feeling, hearing, seeing, smelling, and speaking. Individuals in this position could be exposed to inside/outside environmental conditions, blood borne pathogens and body fluids chemical hazards, respiratory hazards and radiological hazards.

 

Skills\:  Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written.  Demonstrated organizational skills.  Must be knowledgeable and skilled in computer use. Must be able to type accurately. Ability to work independently without close supervision; must have problem solving skills, and be self-motivated. Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays for unit/department coverage. Demonstrated clinical competence in area(s) of responsibility. Demonstrates leadership abilities in such areas as charge nurse, precepting/training, in-service/education, etc.