Overview

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

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