Clinical Program Coordinator III
About The Position
Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs the operation of a clinical nursing program. Oversees execution of procedures and adherence to protocols, and develops and/or administers performance improvement initiatives. Is responsible for program quality and compliance, as well as nursing staff education and competency. Serves as a clinical and educational consultant to nursing staff, medical staff, management, patients, and other members of the health care team. Provides direct patient care as needed on an irregular basis. The role is with Sutter Health at ABSMC-Summit Campus. It is a regular, exempt, full-time position with a 40-hour workweek, scheduled for days Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Department-required education for the Healing Elder Life Program (HELP): master's-prepared advanced practice registered nurse, specifically a geriatric nurse specialist or geriatric nurse practitioner.
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure for the state where care is provided; the HELP department specifies California RN licensure as an option.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- HELP department certification requirement listed as one of: Certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (CNGNP), California RN licensure, or ANCC Gerontological Nursing Certification.
- Five years of recent relevant experience.
- Expert knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and local, state, and federal regulatory changes.
- Knowledge of healthcare delivery, project management, and quality improvement.
- Experience defining, configuring, accessing, querying, and validating data.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook); Electronic Health Record (EPIC) experience is preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while following standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.
Nice To Haves
- Electronic Health Record (EPIC) experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct the operation of a clinical nursing program.
- Oversee execution of procedures and adherence to proper protocols.
- Develop and/or administer program performance improvement initiatives.
- Assume responsibility for program quality and compliance.
- Ensure nursing staff education and competency.
- Serve as a clinical and educational consultant to nursing staff, medical staff, management, patients, and other members of the health care team.
- Provide direct patient care as needed, on an irregular basis.
- Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Protect the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
