Registered Nurse Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities to ensure safe, efficient hospital operations during assigned tours of duty.

• Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and intra- and inter-facility transfers; document patient disposition in shift reports.

• Conduct nursing rounds to assess patient care needs, staffing levels, environmental conditions, and safety concerns.

• Coordinate call-back and support services (e.g., Facilities, Biomedical, Laboratory, Radiology, OR staff, and medical staff).

• Assist with emergency patient care using the nursing process and exercise sound clinical judgment.

• Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Classification Systems to document care coordination activities.

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Privacy Act, IHS policies, and information technology security requirements.

• Maintain professional conduct, cultural sensitivity, and clear communication in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Work Schedule

• Rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Schedule and tour of duty assigned by the Patient Care Coordinator Supervisor Nurse or designee.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 36 months of nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a Tour Coordinator or patient care coordination role.

• Experience with performance improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and data collection/analysis.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in a U.S. state or territory.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required at time of selection.