Clinical Coordinator- Hema/ Oncology (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Assesses, plans, facilitates and evaluates the coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director.

Requirements

Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
CPR American Heart Healthcare Provider – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
PALS - American Heart Association - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year
Aphon - Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course– must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year
2-4 years RN experience
Leadership experience
BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program
Ability to oversee and optimize the flow of department and provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment
Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable
Works effectively in collaborative environment
Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice
Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy

Nice To Haves

Pediatric RN experience in Hematology/Oncology acute care setting preferred
Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric Nurse i.e.; (CPHON) or (CPON) or (BMTCN) preferably within 5 years of hire

Responsibilities

Oversees & administers direct care to immune-compromised patients including: Central line/IV site monitoring, lab draws & monitoring during high census; performs nursing assessment & intervention.
Verifies patient Roadmap, protocol and orders for correctness and accuracy, upon admission.
Ensures completion of patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process accurately as per department and hospital policies and procedures.
Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
Follows physician’s orders, administers chemotherapy & patient medications & reconstitutes medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration as per policy.
Provides interventions which include electrolyte infusions, sepsis monitoring, and transfusions with blood products.
Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care and attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes patient safety as per hospital policy.
Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring and reassessment as per hospital Pain Management Policy and Procedure.
Ensures appropriate restraint orders, use and documentation and monitoring as required by Sedation Policy and Procedure.
Ensures proper and safe wound care as required by Wound Care Policy and Procedures.
Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.
Assists and supports the RNs and team with all hospital codes.
Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient and outcomes.
Coordinates and continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge and facilitates the processes in a timely manner.
Identifies clinical strengths & opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, coaches and mentors employees to improve performance and clinical outcomes.
Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations. Collaborates with the Operations Administrator, Nursing Manager, and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.
Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.
Assists in communication of hospital updates and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data.
Fosters staff empowerment and open communication. Leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.
Provides mentoring, coaching and performance feedback on an immediate basis to ensure the quality of nursing care.
Ensures the provision of education about disease processes & treatment, and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the Electronic Health Record.
Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within department as well as hospital-wide.
Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds as appropriate while fostering a Family Centered Care environment.
Communicates the patient's progress to physicians including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition.
Oversees, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure care.
Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews. Ensures all unit documentation is complete and validates timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.
Participates in collection of all regulated unit based audited required by FACT, COG and COC
Achieves a 95%25 CEI by conducting chart audits utilizing the EMR to ensure staff adherence to regulatory requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, FACT, COG, COC and other accrediting agencies.
Achieves and maintains acceptable standards with infection control goals achieving acceptable designated target/rates by performing infection prevention standards for assigned shift.
Maintains professional accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licenses, certifications, competencies, health requirements (PPD, Flu), initial competencies & education reqs.
Meets the Service Excellence Index (SEI) standards and complies with attendance guidelines and procedures and ensures behavior is compliant with standards.