Clinical Coordinator

Parrish Medical Center Nursing•Titusville, FL

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director, Nurse Manager, or Administrative Supervisor, the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day and monthly scheduling, assignment, and supervision of nursing care appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Through team nursing and the multidisciplinary team, the coordinator facilitates assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. The coordinator monitors care delivery for quality, appropriateness, timeliness, and effectiveness. On the day shift, the Clinical Coordinator manages unit activities in the absence of the Director or Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Minimum of three years of experience.
Active State of Florida RN license.
BCLS through the American Heart Association.
EKG competency, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the RN as Coordinator of Care and the activities of the multidisciplinary team and/or other agencies; verify orders as appropriate, maintain a confidential and professional unit environment, and serve as a resource to unit staff.
Evaluate care delivery and patient satisfaction, work with staff to resolve problems, and investigate and document resolution of variance reports.
Facilitate effective communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members; promote and model SBAR for handoff reports and changes in patient status; follow the chain of command.
Complete monthly time schedules, adjust daily staffing to cover call-ins and shortages, and prepare daily assignments.
Maintain competency as a team leader and participate in direct care delivery as needed.
Evaluate designated staff performance, write performance appraisals, and identify and document situations requiring further staff guidance and counseling.
Coordinate and participate in staff development, assist the Nurse Manager or Director with new-staff orientation, and check staff competencies.
Coordinate unit activities in the absence of the Nurse Manager or Director, or when assigned, and perform payroll edits as assigned.
Participate on committees and supervise unit process-improvement initiatives to improve the effectiveness of nursing practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Know fire, disaster, and safety procedures and regulations applicable to the work area.