Clinical Coordinator

## Clinical CoordinatorApplylocations: Corpus Christi, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR111543# ****Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.*****Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.***GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:** Briefly describe the job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization. The coordinator oversees a specific area of service and supports the day-today operation of Driscoll Children's Hospital vision of excellent and integrated patient care delivery; engenders and participates in collaborative decision-making; ensures compliance with established standards; and contributes to creating an environment that fosters patient advocacy and competence.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.* • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.* • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.* • Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.* • Fulfills all duties and expectations of staff RN if appropriate.* • Coordinates and oversees day-to-day operations within an area of service.* • Participates in process improvement activities that facilitate continuous quality improvement as measured by patient and or customer service outcomes.* • Promotes family centered concept by functioning as a liaison with the family, guest relations, and appropriate personnel.* • Functions as a liaison with all service physicians and ancillary services on a day-to-day basis.* • Identifies and facilitates all risk management referrals to Manager and/or Director.* • Follows established hospital guidelines required to determine deployment of resources.* • Identifies performance issues and participates in the performance evaluation and competency assessment processes as directed by manager/director.* • Supports best practice through coordination with available resources.* • Routinely assumes role of charge nurse and/or staff nurse.* • Prioritizes, evaluates, and communicates to adjust to rapidly changing condition by using critical thinking skills.* • Completes daily staffing assignments as directed and reported to unit manager.* • Functions as a resource in area of expertise.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:*** • Graduate from an accredited school as appropriate.* • Registration and current licensure in the State of Texas as appropriate.* • Certification in area of specialty preferred**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:*** • Licensed in State of Texas as an RN* • PALS Certified* • BLS current at hire* • Certification in specialty preferred### About UsUntil all children are well.Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success.Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes.We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr