Clinical Coordinator - Med Surg (Humble/Kingwood)

Memorial Hermann Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for serving as a clinical expert in the delivery and management of comprehensive patient care, utilizing research and evidence-based practice as necessary; for expertly caring for patients from multiple services/specialties, and for more complex diagnosis. Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities between the interdisciplinary team to direct and facilitate departmental throughput in order to attain positive outcomes. Coordinates with ancillary departments such as lab, radiology, registration, and bed board to ensure proper turn-around times. Makes daily assignments for all personnel according to the applicable skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served. Identifies and utilizes available resources to resolve problems; coordinates and collaborates with other clinical coordinators ensuring departmental staffing coverage. Acts as a liaison, to departmental staff, medical personnel, patients and family members; assist in any patient care concerns, issues and complaints; conducts daily leadership rounding on assigned unit. Utilizes critical thinking and sound clinical judgment and works autonomously to solve problems. Escalates issues or notifies nursing leader/supervisor of significant occurrences, intervention, or delays, as appropriate. Facilitates resolution to patient problems and concerns, ensuring appropriate service recovery. Acts as a mentor/coach to assigned staff and provides input into the annual performance review of those staff members. Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes. Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience. Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards. Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
Certified in Basic Life Support required
Three (3) years nursing experience in area of specialty

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Nursing preferred
Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities between the interdisciplinary team to direct and facilitate departmental throughput in order to attain positive outcomes.
Coordinates with ancillary departments such as lab, radiology, registration, and bed board to ensure proper turn-around times.
Makes daily assignments for all personnel according to the applicable skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
Identifies and utilizes available resources to resolve problems; coordinates and collaborates with other clinical coordinators ensuring departmental staffing coverage.
Acts as a liaison, to departmental staff, medical personnel, patients and family members; assist in any patient care concerns, issues and complaints; conducts daily leadership rounding on assigned unit.
Utilizes critical thinking and sound clinical judgment and works autonomously to solve problems.
Escalates issues or notifies nursing leader/supervisor of significant occurrences, intervention, or delays, as appropriate.
Facilitates resolution to patient problems and concerns, ensuring appropriate service recovery.
Acts as a mentor/coach to assigned staff and provides input into the annual performance review of those staff members.
Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.
Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.