Clinical Coordinator (Days) - ICU

OSU Medical Center•Tulsa, OK

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for patient care coordination on the designated shift in the assigned department, with collaboration with the supervisor or manager. To ensure quality patient care consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the organization. This position provides direct operational support for the unit on a shift basis, acts as a clinical resource person for the staff and acts as a liaison between staff and management, assisting the manager in determining staffing needs and identifying problems within the designated unit. The charge nurse provides the communication link between manager, supervisor, staff, patients, physicians and others. The position serves as a resource to staff for patient care assessment and in the planning of nursing interventions. The position facilitates problem resolution and collaborates with the manager in assessing quality of care provided, identifying staff strengths and weaknesses, and in evaluation of staff performance. Operational issues are identified by this position, and the individual works to take action and correct problems. Interface with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care planning is also required.

Requirements

Patient care coordination skills
Clinical resource skills
Liaison skills
Staffing needs assessment
Problem identification and resolution
Communication skills
Patient care assessment
Nursing intervention planning
Quality of care assessment
Staff performance evaluation
Operational issue identification and correction
Physician and interdisciplinary team interface

Responsibilities

Patient care coordination on designated shift in assigned department
Provide direct operational support for the unit on a shift basis
Act as a clinical resource person for the staff
Act as a liaison between staff and management
Assist the manager in determining staffing needs
Identify problems within the designated unit
Provide the communication link between manager, supervisor, staff, patients, physicians and others
Serve as a resource to staff for patient care assessment and in the planning of nursing interventions
Facilitate problem resolution
Collaborate with the manager in assessing quality of care provided
Identify staff strengths and weaknesses
Assist in the evaluation of staff performance
Identify operational issues and take action to correct problems
Interface with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive care planning