Clinical Coordinator - Operating Room

Conifer Health Solutions•Joshua Tree, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the direction of the assigned Nursing Director, the Clinical Coordinator, RN, coordinates all patient care activities for a defined clinical unit during their designated shift. They participate in the provision of quality patient care and cost-effective operations. The role assists with administrative tasks such as scheduling and timekeeping, and helps to develop unit goals. The Clinical Coordinator participates in evaluating, coaching, and disciplining department staff as warranted, and provides coverage for the Director when requested. They will work all shifts as required to provide training or work with staff.

Requirements

Current California RN license.
Current BLS Certification.
ACLS required.
Other Certifications as required per assigned unit, (i.e., NRP, PALS, MICN)
Minimum 3 year experience in an acute care setting within area of clinical expertise.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge and understanding of differences in care requirements for the area assigned

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Recent supervisory/management experience in an acute care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the Director with employee evaluations and performance management.
Utilizes observation techniques, chart review, and patient interviews to evaluate staff nurse performance and quality of patient care delivered.
Assists employees to improve/maintain performance by establishing goals with measurable performance outcomes, action plans, and time frames.
Assists the Director in developing unit goals and plans for evaluating and achieving those initiatives.
Makes shift patient care assignments and provides direction to other members of the patient care team to coordinate all aspects of a nursing unit/department for assigned shift(s).
Assesses effectiveness of directions given and problem solves issues regarding patient care.
Provides direct patient care when needed, evaluates outcomes, timely consults with other care providers as warranted and adjusts nursing care interventions appropriately to ensure optimal patient care, including placement of patients at the proper level of care.
Ensures schedules are completed timely and balanced with minimum core staff levels and skill mix to cover patient care needs acting as staffing/department management resource as needed.
Participates in planning staff education and in-service related to staff or patient needs; new technology or products; quality and performance improvement opportunities with follow-up evaluations/assessment of program effectiveness.
Performs Kronos timekeeping data entry and monitoring.
Meets Payroll deadlines.
Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment, conservation of supplies and equipment, as well as other organizational resources providing input to Department Director on budgeting matters.
Demonstrates flexibility in the work setting with changing patient assignments, varying staff levels and patient care environments and completes work on time.
Assesses quality of nursing care on the units and implements necessary change to promote excellence in practice.
Assists in organization and follow-up on CQI projects and preparation for Joint Commission.
Coordination of new hire process, education, competency verification, development of staff.
Maintains current competencies and skill levels required for work/specialty areas.
Participates on committees, special projects, and teaching presentations as agreed with Director.
Identifies patients at risk for abuse as well as associated signs and symptoms and understands mandatory reporting requirements for healthcare professionals.
Works to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Ensures patient safety by assessing and proactively implementing safety measures with specific consideration of patient’s functional and developmental age.
Documents in a clear, complete, legible, organized and timely manner, demonstrating skill in the nursing process and critical thinking.
Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records.
Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
Identifies and communicates problems regarding ethical issues that may surface between professionals and patients.
Demonstrates respect for patient rights.
Works collaboratively with physicians to resolve patient care issues.
Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons and documenting events.
Develops others to do the same.
Other appropriate duties as assigned.