Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Observation

Tenet•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator supports the staff nurse role while assuming shift responsibilities for the care delivery team. The coordinator helps organize care by assigning and scheduling staff, prioritizing and delegating work, and evaluating patient care. The role supplements staffing under the direction of the Administrative Director and/or Clinical Manager and carries an abbreviated patient assignment so leadership responsibilities can be fulfilled. The coordinator serves as a lead and clinical resource for nursing personnel, supports staff development and meetings, monitors staffing schedules and nurse-patient ratios, and communicates staffing changes with the staffing office. The role also facilitates shared decision-making and unit throughput, provides or coordinates in-service education, may assist with staff hiring and evaluation, and participates in department policies, process improvement, and peer review. Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine, with surgical services, child-focused imaging, a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and pediatric burn center, and pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, neonatal, and perinatal services.

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 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and serve as a clinical resource for nursing personnel.
Assist the clinical manager in planning and facilitating staff meetings and staff development.
Monitor staffing schedules and nurse-patient ratios, review monthly schedules, and communicate staffing changes with the staffing office.
Prioritize, delegate, schedule, and evaluate patient care and staff assignments.
Facilitate shared decision-making among staff and improve unit throughput on the assigned shift.
Coordinate or provide in-service programs to maintain or enhance staff competence based on identified patient-care needs.
May assist with staff interviews, selection, retention, mentoring, and evaluation.
Participate in developing department policies, procedures, and standards.
Assist with department process improvement and peer review.
Work with the interdisciplinary team to resolve system and unit-based issues.
Provide input into nursing staff performance appraisals and assist with staff educational requirements as needed.
Participate in activities pertinent to the unit and hospital.
Maintain personal and professional goals.