The Nurse Shift Coordinator is responsible for managing operational issues related to patient care. The position serves as a point of contact for patients, families, nursing staff, physicians, and external agencies, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving. The role provides on-site support and guides and trains more junior members of the nursing team. The position represents the nursing administration and facility administration in their absence, ensuring continuity of care and maintaining a high standard of service.  Talent Pool: Nursing

 

 

 Acts as a clinical resource and reports changes in resident condition to next shift coordinator.
Collaborates with nursing leadership to accomplish department/program objectives.
Leads staff education training session when directed.
Provides direct patient care in select patient situations.
Provides leadership for and personally demonstrates Cone Health values of integrity, outstanding services, innovative climate, caring spirit and financial viability.
Serves as a resource for decisions on patient placement, working with department nurses and social services to accommodate admissions and transfers.
Floats staff between units and documents and performs corrective actions as needed.
Acts as a resource to their departments in the absence of their management to ensure delivery of patient.
Serves as the representative of facility administration in their absence and as a consultant to nursing staff and other facility employees.
Investigates patient, family, physician, and staff concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION:Required: Graduate of RN Education Program; A.D.N., Diploma or Certificate

 

EXPERIENCE:Required: 3 years or more RN clinical experience in a hospital or long term care setting
Preferred: Previous leadership experience desired, long term care experience

 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider; Current North Carolina Registered Nurse License
Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.