Clinical Nurse Coordinator Acute Care/Surgical Serv

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT US

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

SUMMARY

The Clinical coordinator is responsible for managing the medical supplies, assisting with department recruitment, scheduling staff, and maintaining and improving service quality. The Clinical Coordinator works directly with the Nursing Director and other team members who provide health care services to patients to coordinate and manage the treatment processes. He or she will assist with the complete departmental planning to ensure excellent patient care. Utilizes the nursing process for patient care. Utilizes leadership and management skills to support the hospital's philosophy, goals, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned:

Patient Care Standards and Quality

• Ensures development of patient care standards and maintains compliance with standards for patient care and quality improvement.
• Participates in process improvement and regulatory readiness to meet regulatory agency standards.
• Facilitates the arrangement and direction of patient care conferences.
• Ensures continuity of patient care information between shifts and coordinates patient admitting, discharges, transfers, and other operational issues.
• Supervises and participates in the daily delivery of patient care on assigned unit/area.
• Will assume a patient load if the unit is short-staffed.

Customer Service and Patient Experience

• Provides and gives cooperative and courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers, and other internal/external customers.
• Ensures that all communications and job activities result in a positive customer experience.

Policy and Procedure Management

• Supports and interprets policies and procedures for personnel, physicians, patients, and others as appropriate.
• Investigates reported policy and procedure variations.
• Facilitates employee unit in-services on new policies, procedures, equipment, and techniques for patient care.

Scheduling and Operational Management

• Prepares and maintains staffing schedules.

• Schedules time, tasks, and activities, and establishes a course of action to accomplish specific goals.

Staff Development and Leadership

• Develops the skills, knowledge, and abilities of employees through coaching and development.
• Assists in orienting new personnel, continuing education, and in-service educational programs.
• Manages department dynamics and interpersonal relationships.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills; good oral, written, and interpersonal skills; strong analytical and organization skills.

Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois license
• Basic life support BLS
• Advanced Life Support ACLS
• Crisis Prevention Intervention certification

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of management and leadership skills required;
• Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills;
• Possess a high level of analytical and organization skills;
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills to lead, teach and persuade others and the ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• The individual must possess knowledge of management principles and procedures, knowledgeable about budget calculations, preparations, and variances.
• Must possess analytical reasoning ability; ability to adapt theory and/or practices.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk throughout the hospital, lift or carry objects 35 – 40lbs. lift and position patients some of whom may exceed 300lbs, and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch. Normal or corrected vision, hearing, and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus, and the ability to distinguish colors. There may be periods of stressful, intense concentration with more than average pressure used in various problem-solving situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents. Work environment is a well-lighted and ventilated area, with high traffic flow of patients, visitors, staff and others. May be exposed to internal/external disasters in which appropriate policies, procedures and plans must be followed to protect personnel, patients and self.

WHY LORETTO

Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.

Work Environment: As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.