Clinical Coordinator OR -RN required

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

2d•$35 - $53

About The Position

Reporting to the department director and manager, the OR Clinical Coordinator assists in the coordination of patient care in the OR providing direction and clinical supervision of patient care in specific specialty areas (i.e., Thoracic, Orthopedics, Gyn, Vascular, Urology, Ophthalmology, Dental, ENT, Neuro, and General Surgery). The OR Clinical Coordinator is a professional caregiver with clinical and supervisory knowledge and experience which promotes an atmosphere that is responsive to the needs of patients, nursing and medical staff and serves as physician liaison and primary resource for specialty needs in the OR. The OR Clinical Coordinator also provides input into major purchasing decisions for the OR and specialty area. Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. Example of Essential Functions Plans, organizes and evaluates patient care activities in his/her specialty area in collaboration with others to facilitate safe and efficient care. Checks on procedures during set up and while in progress to ensure smooth completion as evidenced by absence of delays or complaints. Anticipates need for special supplies or equipment and ensures availability for procedures as evidenced by lack of delays or complaints. Ensures ongoing availability of supplies and equipment for OR and specialty through monitoring of future case needs and requests. Supervises and provides direct patient care in accordance with accepted nursing standards while utilizing the nursing process. Makes frequent rounds to assure the quality and appropriateness of patient care. Identifies areas needed for improvement in patient care delivery and plans for effective change. Serves as a resource to staff, colleagues and other departments. Prepares patient care assignments considering the skill mix and competence of the employees and the patient care needs. Participates in the management of Human Resources for the Department. Coaches, counsels, mentors and evaluates staff and communicates outcomes to the Manager. Evaluates the progress of employee developmental objectives. Collaborates with the Department Educator to meet the educational needs of the specialty area and department. Responsible for the ongoing evaluation of staff performance. Coaches, counsels, mentors and disciplines as appropriate. Encourages critical thinking. Prepares and presents evaluations, after collaboration with the Manager, Educator and peers as appropriate. Identifies developmental needs of the staff and assists them in obtaining the necessary resources for accomplishment. Follows up on the developmental action plans. Submits completed performance evaluations to the Manager for processing six weeks prior to the employees’ review date. Participates as requested in interviewing and selection of applicants. Monitors and evaluates the practice of new staff providing feedback as needed. Serves as a resource to new orientees. Actively engages in departmental efforts to promote retention of staff and provide for a high level of employee morale. Participates in the management of other Department Resources. Serves as a liaison to physicians in assigned specialty to facilitate availability of supplies and equipment. Collaborates with the management team to develop and achieve departmental goals and objectives. Provides cost saving suggestions to Department Manager. Plans for resource needs of the specialty service and assists in planning of departmental needs. Meets with all physicians in the specialty at least annually to solicit feedback on current programs, identify new procedures, supply and equipment needs. Develops and maintains physician specific preference cards. Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing commitments accurately within the negotiated time frames. Participates in Performance Improvement activities for the health system and department. Identifies opportunities for improved services and quality of patient care. Actively participates in the department PI activities. Encourages and arranges for staff involvement in PI efforts. Monitors compliance with documentation and other standards and participates in activities to improve performance. Plans for own professional development and continuing education. Reviews current literature and communicates trends and changes through appropriate channels. Completes 28 continuing education hours per year in addition to basic employment standards. Participates on hospital, departmental and Nursing Committees and Task Forces as appointed. Searches for opportunities to expand skills in leadership. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland
Associate degree considered with BSN agreement; Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
CNOR certification required within one (1) year in the position.
Minimum of two (2) years of continuous clinical experience within the past five (5) years.
Current CPR certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and problem solve.
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work collaborative in a diverse work setting.
Always presents a professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to be a talented team builder.
Excellent management and leadership skills.
Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential.
Strong computer skills.
Good negotiation and persuasion skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and evaluates patient care activities in his/her specialty area in collaboration with others to facilitate safe and efficient care.
Checks on procedures during set up and while in progress to ensure smooth completion as evidenced by absence of delays or complaints.
Anticipates need for special supplies or equipment and ensures availability for procedures as evidenced by lack of delays or complaints.
Ensures ongoing availability of supplies and equipment for OR and specialty through monitoring of future case needs and requests.
Supervises and provides direct patient care in accordance with accepted nursing standards while utilizing the nursing process.
Makes frequent rounds to assure the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
Identifies areas needed for improvement in patient care delivery and plans for effective change.
Serves as a resource to staff, colleagues and other departments.
Prepares patient care assignments considering the skill mix and competence of the employees and the patient care needs.
Participates in the management of Human Resources for the Department.
Coaches, counsels, mentors and evaluates staff and communicates outcomes to the Manager.
Evaluates the progress of employee developmental objectives.
Collaborates with the Department Educator to meet the educational needs of the specialty area and department.
Responsible for the ongoing evaluation of staff performance.
Coaches, counsels, mentors and disciplines as appropriate.
Encourages critical thinking.
Prepares and presents evaluations, after collaboration with the Manager, Educator and peers as appropriate.
Identifies developmental needs of the staff and assists them in obtaining the necessary resources for accomplishment.
Follows up on the developmental action plans.
Submits completed performance evaluations to the Manager for processing six weeks prior to the employees’ review date.
Participates as requested in interviewing and selection of applicants.
Monitors and evaluates the practice of new staff providing feedback as needed.
Serves as a resource to new orientees.
Actively engages in departmental efforts to promote retention of staff and provide for a high level of employee morale.
Participates in the management of other Department Resources.
Serves as a liaison to physicians in assigned specialty to facilitate availability of supplies and equipment.
Collaborates with the management team to develop and achieve departmental goals and objectives.
Provides cost saving suggestions to Department Manager.
Plans for resource needs of the specialty service and assists in planning of departmental needs.
Meets with all physicians in the specialty at least annually to solicit feedback on current programs, identify new procedures, supply and equipment needs.
Develops and maintains physician specific preference cards.
Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing commitments accurately within the negotiated time frames.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities for the health system and department.
Identifies opportunities for improved services and quality of patient care.
Actively participates in the department PI activities.
Encourages and arranges for staff involvement in PI efforts.
Monitors compliance with documentation and other standards and participates in activities to improve performance.
Plans for own professional development and continuing education.
Reviews current literature and communicates trends and changes through appropriate channels.
Completes 28 continuing education hours per year in addition to basic employment standards.
Participates on hospital, departmental and Nursing Committees and Task Forces as appointed.
Searches for opportunities to expand skills in leadership.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.
Pay is based on experience, skills and education.
If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours.
The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable.
Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.