Inpatient Support Center RN (Nights) - Contingent

The Inpatient Support Center (ISC) RN provides clinical support and maintains a global view for hospitalized COPC patients.   

• Contingent 


• Nights - 6:00pm-7:00am


• Westerville, OH

Responsibilities:

• Act as a change agent for innovative approaches to healthcare; consistent with active participation in COPC initiatives to advocate for patient-centricity in everything that we do.


• Display consistent professional conduct and interpersonal skills.


• Provide clinical support, facilitate movement, and maintain a global view for hospitalized COPC patients.


• Demonstrate high clinical expertise for acute care and competence in utilizing the nursing process.


• Display the ability to thoroughly triage complex patient issues, utilize high-level assessment skills, and provide support to the hospital care teams and Hospitalist providers.


• Differentiate and prioritize routine and urgent needs, recognize the gravity of a particular health care problem, and consult with a medical provider as needed.


• Maintain knowledge of current processes, operations, and COPC outpatient resources.


• Provide prompt and effective communication with the hospital ED and consulting providers, hospital transfer centers, PCP Offices, and outside partners when facilitating patient admissions, tracking and clinical needs.


• Enable continuity of care and efficiency by maintaining the Hospitalist’s patient lists and serve as a well-informed resource.


• Provide a complete and comprehensive report to incoming RN and providers.


• Work effectively with physician supervision.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) License, BSN preferred


• Minimum 3 years acute care nursing in a hospital setting


• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system


• Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate, and innovative


• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner


• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times


• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations


• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures


• Ability to communicate clearly and document efficiently in EHR


• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology


• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications, as directed


• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance


• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public


• Customer service skills; social perceptiveness and service oriented


• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work


• Knowledgeable in all areas of acute adult care


• Knowledgeable of hospital departments


• Competent in recognizing the gravity of a particular health problem, able to prioritize those needs and act upon urgent medical problems while providing safe, effective and appropriate care.


• Ability to multi-task


• Ability to work independently and within a team environment


• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills