Definition:
Under the direction of the Clinic Administrator and the Director of Nursing Services, the R.N.- Coordinator organizes the provision of Clinical Patient Care Services, in accordance with Federal, State, Agency, and various programmatic and regulatory requirements. The R.N. Coordinator also serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team providing services to clients receiving care at NEVHC health Centers. The RN Coordinator is responsible for direct observation and interpretation of data to formulate a nursing diagnosis through observation of the clients physical condition and behavior and through interpretation of information obtained from the client and others, including the health care team.

Responsibilities:
Is responsible for the supervision of the nursing staff, the annual evaluations, training, scheduling, delegating work, and taking disciplinary action, when needed. The RN Coordinator is responsible for direct observation and interpretation of data to formulate a nursing diagnosis through observation of the client's physical condition and behavior and through interpretation of information obtained from the client and others, including the health care team. Formulates a plan of care in collaboration with the client, which ensures that direct and indirect nursing care services provide for the clients safety, comfort, hygiene and protection, and for disease prevention and restorative measures. Such formulation of care plan cannot be delegated to an LVN, when indicated. Formulates and directs plan of care. The RN Coordinator implements the nursing process based on direct assessment and data collected from other members of the health care team. The RN Coordinator provides care directly or delegates to subordinates based on the legal scopes of practice of the subordinates and on the preparation and capability needed in the tasks to be delegated and effectively supervises nursing care being given by the LVN or MA per RN Standards of Competence. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan through observation of the client's physical condition and behavior, signs and symptoms of illness and reactions to treatment and through communication with the client and health team members and modifies the plan as needed. Acts as the client's advocate, as circumstances require, by initiating action to improve health care or to change decisions or activities which are against the interests or wishes of the client, and by giving the client the opportunity to make informed decisions about health care before it is provided. In collaboration with the Director, Clinical Operations, the Medical Director, appropriate Program Directors, and Clinic Administration; develops and implements clinical policies and procedures to assure available trained personnel. Assesses staff development and training needs and assists with in service training for staff. Participates in the NEVHC Quality Management process through the clinic's Quality Council. Assists in developing and implementing a nursing quality improvement component to monitor the delivery of nursing triage services in accordance with the established standards and procedures. Assures compliance with nursing procedures relating to CHDP, Immunization Program, BCCCP Program Indicators (e.g.: pap follow-up, immunizations, anemia screening, nursing hypertension protocol), and similar special programs. Conducts audits and reviews to monitor compliance. Prepares or supervises the preparation of periodic reports, statistics, and studies. Maintains patient follow-up procedures, including broken appointment and abnormal lab follow-up procedures and immunization tickler/tracking system. Assists in the development of and implementation of protocols and procedures, and in the training of staff to enable staff to perform nursing education in the nursing units and to maintain the competency levels of all clinical staff, in accordance with corporate standards for clinical practice. Assists in the training of staff to implement patient triage and scheduling system. Functions as needed as a clinical nurse for the provision of providing nursing support to the client and family to explain treatment and how to care for the client's health needs, performing counseling services, as well as triage, when required. Attends meetings as assigned by the Director, Clinical Operations or Clinic Administration. Assists with the implementation of clinic policies and procedures within the health center, working in concert with other staff to resolve inter departmental issues, recommending changes in policies and procedures as needed. Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team. Participates in hazardous waste and infection control assignments as required in the health center which may include being designated as an emergency responder to a hazardous substance release or spill; performing infection control data collection, evaluation, reporting and follow-up as specified in the NEVHC clinical health services policy and procedures manual. Performs other duties as required or as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services or Site Administrator.

Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing w/a valid, current CA Registered Nurse license to practice.
Be able to communicate tactfully and empathetically, with cultural sensitivity; with staff and patients. Fluently bilingual Spanish + English strongly preferred.
Two years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of one year of experience in the clinical area assigned. Experiences must have been as a Registered Nurse within a United States Licensing Jurisdiction.
Must demonstrate through written and/or oral testing, the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and has knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He or she is able to identify and categorize each patients age specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.
Must possess excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
Current, valid CA Driver's License, valid vehicle liability insurance, and an available vehicle needed.
Must maintain a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, in compliance with corporate CPR policy.
Must be willing and able to work a varied and flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of NEVHC and its patients to include 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Variable)
Must maintain or exceed competency levels as established by corporate standards for clinical practice.