Clinical Coordinator Med-Surg Dayshift FT Sign on Bonus available

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator works in addition to the staff nurse role and assumes shift responsibilities for the care delivery team. The coordinator takes an abbreviated patient care assignment to ensure leadership responsibilities are fulfilled and may supplement staffing under the direction of the Administrative Director and/or Clinical Manager. The role coordinates care delivery by assigning and scheduling staff, prioritizing and delegating work, and evaluating patient care. The coordinator serves as a lead and clinical resource for nursing personnel; collaborates with the manager on staffing, staff development, and meetings; and facilitates shared decision-making and unit throughput. The role also supports staff education, recruitment and retention activities, departmental policies and standards, process improvement, and peer review.

Requirements

Associate degree or diploma required.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan.
One to two years of progressively more responsible experience, with evidence of increasing leadership abilities.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, delegate to others, and facilitate processes.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Minimum Level 6 of the Promoting Excellence Performance Criteria preferred for internal candidates.
ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume shift responsibilities for the care delivery team in addition to the staff nurse role.
Coordinate care delivery by assigning and scheduling staff, prioritizing and delegating work, and evaluating patient care.
Take an abbreviated patient care assignment to fulfill leadership responsibilities and supplement staffing as directed by the Administrative Director and/or Clinical Manager.
Serve as lead and clinical resource person for nursing personnel.
Assist the Clinical Manager in planning and facilitating staff meetings and staff development.
Collaborate with the manager to monitor schedules and ensure adequate nurse-patient ratios; review monthly schedules and communicate staffing changes to the staffing office.
Facilitate shared decision-making among staff and unit throughput on the shift to improve length of stay.
Coordinate or provide in-service programs to maintain or enhance staff competence based on identified patient-care personnel needs.
May assist the manager with interviewing, selecting, retaining, mentoring, and evaluating staff.
Participate in developing departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
Assist with department process improvement and peer review activities.
Assist in evaluating patient care provided by nursing staff and provide input into nursing staff performance appraisals.
Work with the interdisciplinary team to solve system- and unit-based issues.
Participate in activities pertinent to the unit and hospital and demonstrate commitment to personal and professional goals.