RN - Clinical Nurse Coordinator LDRP - Nights

Nevada System of Higher Education•Highland Park, IL

37d•$44 - $68

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator has accountability for the outcomes of care for patients in their specific clinical care area. The Coordinator guides and directs a group of nurse led patient care teams in providing high quality, individualized care to the patient and family, preparing them for discharge to home or other level of care. The responsibilities include the following: Acts as role model for clinical excellence for all members of the clinical care delivery team. Guides staff development by teaching, mentoring and counseling with new and experienced staff, for both clinical and customer loyalty skills Takes lead on clinical performance improvement management. Works with patients and families to assure satisfaction with care and problem resolution as needed Communicates and collaborates with managing physicians, house staff, mid-level practitioners, nursing and other health care team members to achieve desired outcomes for the plan of care and for discharge Determines staffing based on patient acuity and workflow Assumes direct patient care responsibility, as needed, based on acuity and changes in patient condition and workflow

Requirements

Current professional Nursing Licensure in the state of IL preferred.
Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing required from an accredited nursing school.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an appropriate clinical setting required, proven leadership skills.
Must have mother baby and labor and delivery experience
Leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills.
Must demonstrate competency in care of all patient age groups specific to unit/specialty.
Competencies are unit/specialty specific.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing, Business or other health related field preferred
CPR Card

Responsibilities

Acts as role model for clinical excellence for all members of the clinical care delivery team.
Guides staff development by teaching, mentoring and counseling with new and experienced staff, for both clinical and customer loyalty skills
Takes lead on clinical performance improvement management.
Works with patients and families to assure satisfaction with care and problem resolution as needed
Communicates and collaborates with managing physicians, house staff, mid-level practitioners, nursing and other health care team members to achieve desired outcomes for the plan of care and for discharge
Determines staffing based on patient acuity and workflow
Assumes direct patient care responsibility, as needed, based on acuity and changes in patient condition and workflow