Coordinator-Clinical Services RN Enterostomal Therapy

Coordinator-Clinical Services RN Enterostomal Therapy          

Job Code: 21389        

FLSA Status

Job Family: NURSING

Job Description Title: Nurse-RN Enterostomal Therapy

Job Summary

Oversees the development and continuation of programs to support the Baptist mission. Works closely with physicians, patients, families and hospitals on issues to improve patient care. Serves as educator, liaison and coordinator for the program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Enhances the quality & effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Collaborates with the patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in planning and delivery of nursing services.
• Provides leadership.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description   

Minimum Required: 3 years clinical nursing experience in acute care.    

Preferred/Desired:  3 years clinical nursing experience in acute care preferably including at least one year of critical care.

Education

Description   

Minimum Required: BSN

Preferred/Desired: Master degree

Training

Description   

Minimum Required  

Preferred/Desired: Certification in specialty area.

Special Skills

Description   

Minimum Required  

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description   

Minimum Required: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;RN

Preferred/Desired

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label                Short Description                   Full Description

Sedentary         Very light energy level               Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light                  Moderate energy level            Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium            High energy level                      Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy               Very high energy level             Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. 

Functional Demands Rating: Light

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination: Yes   

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception     

Hearing

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other