RN Service Line Coordinator

Days Shift Must be able to take call

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an RN Service Line Coordinator? At Methodist Hospital Northeast, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Northeast offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated RN Service Line Coordinator like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

General Statement of Duties: The RN Service Line Coordinator is responsible for all patient care activities related to the specific area of clinical practice. Demonstrates competency in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for each patient. Maintains high standards for performance and acts as a resource person for the department. In this leadership role the Clinical Coordinator promotes collaboration among all members of the team, facilitates delivery and timeliness of service, role models and promotes excellent customer service, prevents and/or resolves conflict and, overall, provides for an optimal patient care and work environment during the designated shift. 

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Obtains nursing history from available sources including the patient, the chart, other nursing personnel and the physician. Differentiates between normal/abnormal findings. Utilizes nursing history to make an assessment of patient’s condition, and individualizes plan of care. Anticipates, recognizes, and reports changes to the appropriate person(s). Monitors patient data and determines it effect on the patient’s progress and the nursing care plan. 

2. Documents findings and actions clearly including assessment of the patient and use of safety measures. Makes certain physician’s orders are given and/or completed and all other reports and charges are documented according to policy. Makes certain that charting is thorough and complete. 

3. Establishes priorities in providing care for the patient assignment and re-establishes priorities to accommodate changes in the patient’s status and the unit’s operation. Assists with/supervises procedures, equipment set-up and troubleshooting as necessary. Reviews overall nursing care program for the department and determines effectiveness in meeting established care goals. 

4. Adapts to changing unit environment, i.e., volume, triage levels and acuity, staffing, etc. Functions as a resource person for less experienced personnel and unit preceptors. Sets up and teaches in-service programs to support the department and to complement overall staff education. 

5. Assures that all employees are involved in process improvement actively seeking to improve and refine processes within the department in accordance with System, facility and unit initiatives. Supports hardwiring processes, validating and coaching staff when appropriate and necessary (ex. Hourly rounding, AIDET, quality initiatives, Core Measures, CPOE, eMAR, Unit Based Staff Practice Council participation, etc.) 

6. Coordinates patient and room assignments, along with resources and needs, considering needs/abilities of employees available for assignment. 

What qualifications you will need:

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics: 

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree nursing program

*RNs hired as of 01/01/2013 that do not have a BSN upon hire must do all of the following: 

1. Enroll in a BSN or higher degree nursing program within two years of hire date and submit documentation to facility CNO (or designated representative) 

2. Complete the BSN or higher degree nursing program within five years of hire date Note: Verification of high school graduation/GED is required for those who completed nursing diploma programs. 

2. Experience: One year of current RN clinical experience in the specialty area of the unit (ex. ED, OR) required 

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) on hire 

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required: 

1. Required: RN License to practice as a professional registered nursing in the state of Texas 

2. Preferred: Certification in their specialty 

Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.

We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCIa. All complaints are handled crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees. We have received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association. The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Service Line Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.