RN Clinical Coordinator - Outpatient Oncology @ North Fulton

Wellstar•Roswell, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse is a registered professional nurse who provides leadership and assistance in facilitating department activities and services. Working under the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager, the Coordinator shares responsibility for supporting standards of practice and system and department policies, ensuring quality patient care, and helping ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. The role supports departmental coordination, process improvement, staff education, vendor relations, equipment and supply availability, service recovery, employee engagement, and recruitment and retention in collaboration with management. The Coordinator serves as a subject matter expert for nursing staff and management, fosters communication and collaboration among physicians and staff, and is responsible for performance improvement and quality assurance in the functional area. In the outpatient oncology setting, the Coordinator helps ensure supplies and staff are available for scheduled procedures; works with surgeons, staff, materials management, and vendors to coordinate preference cards, supplies, instruments, equipment, and capital equipment requests; and implements and advises on practice standards and policies. The Coordinator supports regulatory compliance, staff training and onboarding, safe practice, fiscal responsibility, and performance improvement. The role also includes nursing care and coordination, patient-centered communication, mentoring and precepting, supporting evidence-based practice and research, and effective use of human and material resources. The position is scheduled 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Friday, on the day shift, at 4500 Hospital Blvd, Suite 300, Roswell, Georgia.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, nursing diploma, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Current Registered Nurse license (single-state or multistate compact).
BLS certification, or an accepted American Red Cross or instructor equivalent, required upon hire.
At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the field of practice and knowledge of applicable practice standards.
Awareness of financial management and understanding of interpersonal relationships.
Strong customer service, delegation, coordination, and multitasking skills.
Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations; strong attention to detail.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, and other software systems.
Ability to act as a change agent and use a range of theories to manage complex problems or resolve issues.
Commitment to nursing practice and professional advancement, interpersonal communication, group and system dynamics, and staff education and development.
Knowledge of nursing theory and research.
Compliance with the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses and practice within the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Ensure supplies and appropriate staff are available for scheduled cases and procedures.
Work with surgeons and staff to manage preference cards so that supplies, instruments, and equipment are available.
Coordinate with materials management and vendors to ensure appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment are available.
Work with department leaders, vendors, and surgeons on capital equipment requests.
Review and implement department policies and procedures, recommend changes as a subject matter expert, and support understanding and compliance with standards and policies.
Monitor compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, address or escalate concerns, and maintain awareness of current and pending compliance requirements.
Serve as a subject matter expert and share education and information with staff.
Foster communication and collaboration among staff, other departments, physicians, and care providers.
Partner with management and educators to provide staff training and learning opportunities, and support onboarding of new team members.
Promote a safe environment for staff and patients and promote professional nursing practice through evidence-based education.
Promote and participate in performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care, processes, and efficiency.
Partner with managers and staff to support fiscal responsibility, cost containment, and waste reduction.
Research and present improvement ideas related to customer satisfaction, reporting, and clinical services; apply established performance improvement criteria when recommending changes.
Perform the nursing process in clinical care, use evidence-based practice and critical thinking, individualize care, and coordinate care through effective partnerships.
Provide relationship-based, patient-centered care that reflects population-specific needs and cultural diversity.
Partner with patients and significant others, keep them informed, and make patient goals central to the plan of care.
Coordinate delivery and documentation of safe, quality patient care, supporting interdisciplinary communication and a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.
Support recruitment and retention through teamwork and fiscally responsible practice.
Participate in performance improvement, research utilization, and Clinical Champion Forum activities; initiate or lead improvement activities as appropriate.
Complete initial and ongoing competency assessments and required education; serve as a preceptor or mentor for nurses and other staff or students.
Plan for patient care across the continuum and participate in developing protocols and procedures with the healthcare team when needed.
Support efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Promote evidence-based practice, nursing research, and performance improvement; participate in value analysis and patient-care product evaluation.
Uphold organizational policies, professional standards, and legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
Participate in data collection, raise relevant clinical questions, consult experts, and use appropriate evidence and resources to address practice questions.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.