Clinical Coordinator

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Joshua Tree, CA

2d • $50 - $77

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator oversees care management for a population of patients within an assigned area, unit, or clinical function. Working within the scope of RN licensure, the position conducts the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The coordinator manages resource utilization, timely and appropriate care interventions, and interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient and family satisfaction.

The role provides leadership for daily operations and nursing staff, supports quality and compliance, and coordinates patient care, staffing, and emergency response. The coordinator rounds on residents, staff, and families; supports hiring, education, discipline, performance evaluations, and scheduling; and participates in weekend clinical coverage and an on-call rotation.

Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center Hospital describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with advanced technology and a healthcare community focused on patient care. The position is full time, with 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; every other weekend is required.

Requirements

• Associate degree.
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS certification.
• Two years of experience as an RN.

Nice To Haves

• Previous subacute or ventilator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to promote excellence in resident care, model professional conduct, and mentor staff.
• Lead daily operations and take appropriate action; delegate effectively and achieve results through others.
• Evaluate healthcare quality and appropriateness using root cause analysis and monitor outcome trends.
• Understand and ensure compliance with State and Federal requirements.
• Facilitate and participate in daily care risk identification and resolution with nursing staff, patients, families, and physicians.
• Involve staff in resolving patient, family, and staff complaints or concerns.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and others to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery.
• Ensure accountability for professional practice.
• Adjust hours when necessary to accommodate staff education, patient care issues, and NHPPD requirements.
• Round daily on residents, nursing staff, and families to support good outcomes.
• Supervise nursing staff and assist with hiring, education, disciplinary action, performance evaluations, and scheduling.
• Participate in weekend clinical coverage and the on-call rotation to support continuity of care, staff supervision, and nursing leadership availability.
• Ensure patients have necessary supplies, medications, and equipment for care.
• Conduct daily rounds and spot-check documentation for new admissions, patients with a change of condition, patients involved in occurrence investigations, and patients being discharged.
• Visit newly admitted patients as soon as possible and validate essential audits and implementation of risk-reduction measures.
• Oversee and evaluate patient and staff data collection systems, information systems, and processes supporting nursing practice and care delivery.
• Oversee and evaluate discharge planning systems and communication of information provided to residents or patients upon release.
• Ensure staff competency is assessed and staff can respond to emergencies.
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards and biohazard waste procedures are followed.
• Oversee staffing adequacy and scheduling based on scope of practice, competencies, patient needs, and care complexity.
• Assure accuracy of the midnight census through understanding and education of hospital systems.
• Counsel or issue write-ups to supervised personnel as necessary.
• Coordinate emergency responses calmly and efficiently.
• Work within the departmental budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care insurance, elder and childcare benefits, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree