Coordinator of Blood Mgt & Bloodless Medicine Program

**City/State:** Nyack, New York **Department:** Nursing Administration\_3 **Work Shift:** Day **Work Days:** MON-FRI, WEEKENDS **Scheduled Hours:** Hours Vary **Scheduled Daily Hours:** 7.5 HOURS **Hours Per Pay Period:** 40 **Pay Rate/Range:** $00.00-$00.00   **Job Summary** Performs the primary function of a nurse leader in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient outcomes under the direction of the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer with direct oversight over the Patient Blood Management and Bloodless Medicine Program. Responsible for establishing systems and processes to evaluate effectiveness of program and implement strategies to improve efficiency and patient outcomes. A key focus for this position is the coordination of patient services and communication within the organization as it relates to the blood management and bloodless medicine program working with key individuals of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that optimal state-of-the-art is provided. Promotes and supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Hospital and the Division of Nursing. The position is accountable to grow, expand and maintain the Patient Blood Management and Bloodless Medicine Program with the organization providing coordination of care and serving as the primary point of contact for physicians, patients, staff, and physician office staff. Influences policies that achieve health equity, promote wellness, and protect against inequity for people of marginalized and underrepresented communities. **Essential Functions** * C. Job Specific Contacts 1\. General Contacts: Registered Nurses, Physicians, Laboratory and Blood Bank personnel 2\. Job Provides Direction to: N/A D. Environment and Demands 1\. Environmental Demands: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated facility. Constant exposure to medical gases, electrical equipment, patients with infectious disease, (although precautionary measures are practiced to protect worker). Ability to work non-standard shifts and hours. 2\. Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. Requires detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled May be subject to irregular hours. B. MISSION/STRATEGIC PLAN: Participates in activities which support the mission of the hospital C. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: 1\. Respect and Commitment to Caring: Makes decisions that are based on ethical principles, adhering to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Fosters a nondiscriminatory climate in which care is delivered in a manner sensitive to socio-cultural diversity. Develops and fosters relationships that support the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient and employee satisfaction. Fosters the utilization of the MNH Professional Model of Care as the foundation for professional practice. 2\. Collaboration: Collaborates with nursing staff and other disciplines at all levels in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services. Advocates for and supports a process of participative decision-making, allowing for staff involvement in all levels of organizational planning and decision-making. Collaborates with appropriate departments in the development of integrated systems to support care delivery. Collaborates with community organizations to promote health and wellness through education, transition of care and screenings. 3\. Professional Development: Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and the ongoing professional development through such activities as education, certification, and participation in professional organizations. Seeks out experiences to advance skills for self and staff. Networks with state, regional, national and global peers to share ideas and conduct mutual problem solving. Evaluates personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, and organizational criteria. Creates an environment where expectations are mutually set and upheld. 4\. Art and Science of Nursing Critical Thinking and Synthesis: Supports research to advance EBP. Facilitates the dissemination of research findings and the integration of EPB into health care. Supports research that promotes evidence-based, clinically effective, and efficient, nurse-sensitive patient/client/resident outcomes and other healthcare outcomes. 5\. Patient and Family Centered Quality Care: Creates a professional practice environment that fosters excellence in nursing care. Evaluates the quality, effectiveness, outcomes of care and nursing services administration. Reviews and evaluates plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provisions of the state’s nurse practice act and the professional standards of practice. Facilitates registered nurse participation in the monitoring and evaluation of nursing care in accordance with the established professional, regulatory, and organizational standards of practice. (NDNQI, JC, DOH). 6\. Interdisciplinary Functions: Maintains substantial involvement in departmental activities to ensure alignment and consistency between strategic goals, resource management. Attends and actively participates in department and hospital-wide committee meetings and activities, seeking opportunities to provide leadership within areas of expertise. Assists and support Nursing Leadership in creating and sustaining a culture of nursing excellence. 7\. Strategic Initiatives: Participates with leaders from the governing body management, medical staff, and clinical areas in planning, promoting, and conducting organization wide performance improvement activities and decision-making structures and processes. Coordinates and plans with the leadership team to effect changes that allow the organization to be competitive in a changing health care market. * 8\. Policy and Procedure: Takes an active role in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures on a consistent basis. Ensures departmental policy and procedure is communicated effectively to all staff and followed up on accordingly. Monitors nursing staff to assure required tasks are being performed in a manner prescribed by policy and procedure \*Demonstrates the required job specific technical professional knowledge, skills and abilities. \* Document on addendum age specific competency. Part II: Employee Performance Standards A. CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1\. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive interaction with the customer. 2\. Demonstrates positive communication with people of different cultures, values & beliefs. 3\. Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge customer concerns and takes corrective action. 4\. Demonstrates compliance with identified customer service behaviors. 5\. Provides escort to customers when necessary. B. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: 1\. Participates in Department/Hospital-wide activities which improve processes and/or outcomes. 2\. Utilizes resources to maintain and improve self development and knowledge. 3\. Complies with licensure and/or certification requirements. 4\. Participates in annual competency assessment. C. BUDGET: 1\. Demonstrates fiscally prudent use of equipment and supplies. 2\. Utilizes charge process for supplies/equipment. D. PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS: 1\. Completes projects/assignments within projected time frames and expectations. 2\. Participates in committees and task forces as requested. 3\. Performs other duties as assigned within classification. 4\. Assists with the orientation process for new hires. **Qualifications** * BS Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or health related field required Required * MS MSN Preferred * Minimum of five (5) years nursing experience. Leadership experience preferred. Experience with budgets, staffing plans and program development preferred. * Current New York State licensure as a registered professional nurse.   Montefiore Nyack Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Nyack Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.