About this role
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate patient care activities to ensure safe, efficient hospital operations during assigned tours of duty.
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Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and intra- and inter-facility transfers; document patient disposition in shift reports.
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Conduct nursing rounds to assess patient care needs, staffing levels, environmental conditions, and safety concerns.
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Coordinate call-back and support services (e.g., Facilities, Biomedical, Laboratory, Radiology, OR staff, and medical staff).
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Assist with emergency patient care using the nursing process and exercise sound clinical judgment.
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Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Classification Systems to document care coordination activities.
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Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, IHS policies, and information technology security requirements.
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Maintain professional conduct, cultural sensitivity, and clear communication in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Work Schedule
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Rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Schedule and tour of duty assigned by the Patient Care Coordinator Supervisor Nurse or designee.
Required Qualifications
Experience
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Minimum 36 months of nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a Tour Coordinator or patient care coordination role.
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Experience with performance improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and data collection/analysis.
Licensure & Certifications
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Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in a U.S. state or territory.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required at time of selection.