Clinical Coordinator - Surgery
About The Position
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness. When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community. Position Summary Professional registered nurse who provides clinical expertise and hands-on instruction to new and/or current staff nurses in the role as Clinical Coordinator. Instructs the provision of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation in respective clinical area according to policies and procedures. Effectively interacts with the patient, family members and healthcare team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. Also responsible for supporting the established philosophy and framework of Nursing Administration, and the promotion of safe, appropriate and cost-effective nursing care. Meets all standards and requirements of LMHS universal job description.
Requirements
- Current RN Licensure for Ohio and maintain
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Education
- Current BLS, ALS, and PALS and maintain
- Interpret/Understand Surgical Services & GI Lab policies and procedure
- Works Independently
- Maintain technology and equipment
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards
Responsibilities
- Coordinates precepting new employees under the Surgical Services umbrella (Outpatient Surgery, PACU, OR, Sterile Processing, and GI Lab)
- Works with physicians, Supervisors, Managers, and Directors to identify education needs of Surgical Services staff and implements education plan accordingly
- Demonstrates/validates proper procedure with specialized procedures/equipment
- Work with clinical staff to provide patient care and department coverage, as needed
- Prepares and coordinates patient education material
- Conduct literature reviews and implement best practices
- Conducts or facilitates audits
- Establish and conduct annual unit-specific competencies for all staff
- Helps to facilitate hospital-wide clinical skills days
- Facilitates departmental skills annually
- Coordinates BLS/ALS/PALS for Surgical Services
- Assist with Mock STEMI’s & Transfers, Code Blue, Code Pink
- Attend Clinical Coordinator Meetings
- Participate on Nurse Practice Council
- Participates in committees as assigned
- Assist/facilitate hospital wide and unit specific classes
- Assist with Lippincott competencies as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
