RN Clinical Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

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 OR and 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.