OR RN Clinical Coordinator - Neurosurgery

OR RN Clinical Coordinator - Neurosurgery

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for initiating and supporting work efforts that maximize quality, safety, and services in defined perioperative specialties. S/he is accountable for organizing patient care activities and serves as the primary clinical resource to the OR team in the designated specialty to provide quality nursing care. The Clinical Coordinator supports the overall coordination of the surgical specialty and actively collaborates with physicians and staff to facilitate the dynamic environment of perioperative services. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC and CSS Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC and CSS supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. Responsible for facilitating the activities of the school health services personnel team.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred (Required) Minimum Work Experience 4 years Experience as an OR RN (Required) 1 year Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience. (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits of trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful Building Partnerships - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results Collaboration - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals Communication - conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others. Including of written and verbal skills. Able to read, write, and use English proficiently Diversity and Inclusion - Being sensitive to culture diversity, race, gender, and other individual differences in the workforce; recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large. Decision Making - Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of cation by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking the action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probably consequences. Managing Relationships - Meeting the personal needs of individuals to build trust, encourage two-way communication and strengthen relationships Managing Work - Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred)