Clinical Coordinator

Parrish Medical Center Nursing•Titusville, FL

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible, under the general supervision of the Director, Nurse Manager, or Administrative Supervisor, for day-to-day and monthly scheduling, assignment, and supervision of nursing care appropriate to the ages of patients served. Through team nursing and multidisciplinary collaboration, the coordinator facilitates assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans. The coordinator monitors care delivery for quality, appropriateness, timeliness, and effectiveness. On the day shift, the Clinical Coordinator manages unit activities when the Director or Nurse Manager is absent. The position serves as a resource to unit staff, supports coordinated care and effective communication, participates in direct care as needed, and helps maintain a confidential and professional unit environment. Responsibilities also include staffing and scheduling, staff development and competency checks, performance evaluation, payroll edits when assigned, and oversight of unit process-improvement initiatives.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the RN’s role as Coordinator of Care and the activities of the multidisciplinary team and/or other agencies.
Verify orders when appropriate, maintain a confidential and professional unit environment, and act as a resource to unit staff.
Evaluate care delivery and patient satisfaction, and work with staff to resolve problems.
Investigate variance reports and document their resolution.
Facilitate effective communication among coworkers, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
Promote and model use of the SBAR format for handoff reports and changes in patient status.
Follow the chain of command.
Complete monthly time schedules and adjust daily staffing to cover call-ins and shortages.
Prepare daily assignments.
Maintain competency as a team leader and participate in direct care delivery as needed.
Evaluate designated staff performance and write performance appraisals.
Identify and document situations requiring further staff guidance or 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.
Perform payroll edits as assigned.
Participate on committees and supervise unit process-improvement initiatives to improve nursing practice.
Know fire, disaster, and safety procedures and regulations applicable to the work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.