Clinical Coordinator RN - GU Oncology Office Practice - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time Days
About The Position
The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for complex, multidisciplinary coordination of specialty patient populations. The role develops, evaluates, and revises care pathways based on assessments and engagement with patients, families, departments, and disciplines. The coordinator works with Mount Sinai Hospital departments and clinical, administrative, nursing, medical, and quality leadership to coordinate the clinical, educational, and operational aspects of care delivery and outcome measures. The role develops and implements plans of care for specialty patient populations and/or specialty-specific standards of care. It coordinates care across departments and services, supports interdisciplinary practice, provides education and consultation, advocates for patients, and participates in quality improvement and administrative activities. The coordinator also supports nursing standards, staff and student development, patient and family education, regulatory readiness, and professional practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the specific discipline, such as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Two years of experience in oncology.
- Current New York State nurse licensure.
- Current BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a health-related field.
- Certification in a specialty field.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate clinical care within the designated specialty in collaboration with Nursing, Social Work, Care Management, related disciplines, and Medical and Quality leadership.
- Coordinate care across departments and services, including the clinical plan of care and quality assessment and improvement processes.
- Establish and implement short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures to support high-quality nursing care delivery.
- Organize and lead day-to-day patient care coordination in support of program objectives and clinical expertise.
- Provide consultation and education to interdisciplinary team members regarding specialty care coordination.
- Promote an interdisciplinary approach to patient care delivery.
- Serve as a resource for patients and families and advocate for patients using the Patient Bill of Rights.
- Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Support leadership and staff in developing and implementing nursing standards consistent with the established model of care.
- Maintain leadership competency through continuing education, professional organizations, and related activities.
- Support academic affiliations and clinically enriching experiences for students in nursing and related clinical disciplines.
- Collaborate with clinical leadership and support resources to ensure access to comprehensive patient and family education throughout the care trajectory.
- Maintain clinical competencies and support relationship-centered care, the professional practice model, and the care delivery model; remain accountable for personal nursing practice.
- Advocate for high standards of nursing or related-discipline practice and serve as a clinical role model and resource for nursing staff and other care team members.
- Participate in professional development and involvement, including workshops, seminars, courses, current literature, and professional organizations.
- Consider ethical issues in professional nursing practice and treat coworkers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.
- Promote sensitivity to cultural diversity and respect for diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with departmental standards and adhere to the departmental dress code.
- Collaborate on the development, implementation, and ongoing review of policies, procedures, and standards of care for designated patient populations.
- Maintain knowledge of hospital, departmental, and care center standards and regulatory requirements; support readiness for Joint Commission and other agency surveys and present related programs during visits.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement programs and quality management activities, communicating performance improvement and risk issues through the chain of command.
- Lead and participate in committee activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
