Nursing Services Coordinator

The Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Professions is seeking to hire an experienced Nursing Services Coordinator. T he Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Professions at Georgia State University is a leader in preparing the next generation of clinicians and scholars who are critical to improving individual and community health. Since 1968, the college has produced more than 7,293 nurses and nurse practitioners and more than 6,156 allied health care professionals. Many of these professionals go on to become educators and researchers.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Flexible work environment. H ybrid work between 30-40 hours per week.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

This position provides coordination for the services provided by Registered Nurses (RN) to participants of the Project Healthy Grandparents (PHG), a community-based service and research project.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Recruits, hires, trains and supervises nursing staff.
• Supervises and is accountable for the health data collection and home-based intervention of the nursing staff.
• Makes home visits and provides direct patient services as required.
• Maintains records, health staff orientation manual, and other documents.
• Works as team member with all staff to insure the effective and efficient operation of the program.
• Attends and coordinates staff and meetings.
• Participates in problem solving, policy and procedure development and planning.
• Conducts RN orientation and training.
• Represents the PHG at health fairs and community events.
• Coordinates health topics and services.
• Proposes policies and procedures related to the health dimensions of this program.
• Plans, organizes and manages the supplies and equipment.
• Oversees the credentialing of nurses as required by institutional review boards, public and private funding sources.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field. The Georgia license as Registered Professional Nurse or evidence of the exam in progress required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of child and elder abuse and neglect reporting laws.
• Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
• Knowledge of computer operations, such as word processing, email, etc.
• Skilled and trained in Home Health.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise.