What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Clinical Coordinator position at Healthnet Services, Inc?
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator plays a crucial role in the Surgery Center. Will collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure the smooth functioning of the Pre-op/PACU departments, monitor and evaluate nursing care, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Assists with the implement, deliver, and evaluate patient care services and the Center's goals/objectives, striving to exceed performance measurements set annually by administration.
- Supports change initiatives through effective communication, creating buy-in and understanding within the team.
- Assists in coordinating the smooth functioning of the OR and Pre-op/PACU departments, ensuring maximum productivity and quality of patient care.
- Works with the Leadership Team to evaluate and ensure the implementation of patient care from admission to discharge, according to facility policy and procedure.
- Monitor and evaluate nursing care in relation to established standards and facilitate quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, state and federal regulations, and all facility policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to prepare the department for licensure and accreditation reviews, ensuring compliance with all standards.
- Promote multi-disciplinary collaboration to ensure a coordinated approach to healthcare.
- Participates in the Quality Committee to facilitate the improvement of patient care.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with physicians, associates, and other stakeholders.
- Protect company assets and ensure the proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Define educational needs and actively support staff development activities.
- Set goals and evaluate progress annually for all clinical teammates.
- Works with Clinical Manager on quality assurance and quality improvement plans.
- Assess delivery of care and patient outcomes through rounds, committees, quality assessment, performance improvement activities, and patient surveys.
- Assists physician and anesthesia personnel as needed.
- Completes all teammate/patient event and variance documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
- Maintains attendance according to guidelines and policy established by the facility.
- Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness according to departmental procedures.
- Maintains certification requirements and submits required certifications to facility management.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manger or Administrator.
Other Related Functions
- Plan and coordinate process improvement activities.
- Functions as the center liaison between medical staff and team members when both the Clinical Nurse Manager and Administrator are not available.
- Complies with facility clinical data, (i.e., IP surveillance, Safe injection practice surveillance, etc.) and collaborates with the Clinical Manager to prepare the monthly reports.
- Employee Health Nurse- responsible for monitoring the health status of the team members regarding initial employment and annually.
- Education Nurse-oversight of continuing education for all Team members.
Education/Training
- Registered Nurse for five (5) plus years required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
- Ambulatory Surgery Center, Emergency Department, Med-Surg Unit, or hospice experience preferred.
- OR Circulator experience of three (3) plus years is desirable.
- Pre & Post Operative of three (3) plus years is desirable.
Licensure/Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License in Florida
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required based on ASC patient minimum age.
Experience
- Ambulatory Surgery Center, Emergency Department, Med-Surg Unit, or hospice experience preferred.
- Proficiency in clinical service and materials/inventory management.
- Building strong relationships with Physicians.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.