Clinical Nurse, Magnet Program Coordinator III

Clinical Nursing Program Coordinator

Plans, develops, coordinates and directs the operation of a clinical nursing program. Oversees the execution of procedures and adherence to proper protocols and develops and/or administers performance improvement initiatives for the program. Assumes responsibility for program quality and compliance, and the education and competency of nursing staff. Serves as a clinical and educational consultant to the nursing staff, medical staff, management, patients and other members of the health care team regarding the program. Provide direct patient care as needed, on an irregular basis.

Job Description:

Clinical Program Coordination: Collect and track patient care quality metrics, advising on gaps in certification measures. Identify and implement protocols designed to satisfy the accreditation and certification requirements (as applicable) of the program. Real time monitoring of patient care to ensure clinical practice guidelines and timelines are followed throughout the continuum of care. Provides input to patient assessment processes and treatment care plans for the patient population and suggests/drafts revisions to or devises new policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services. Responsible for the implementation, integration and clinical support for quality assurance, performance, performance improvement and risk management activities of the program. Acts as a resource for members of the interdisciplinary team on care and protocols to promote positive outcomes for patients. Coordinates and supervises nursing standards of practice for patients and manages data reporting including program survey participation, monitoring of key performance measures, staff competencies and continuing education as well as protocol/ guidelines oversight.

Education: Work closely with patients, families, physicians, and members of the outpatient and inpatient nursing staffs, and other health care team members in formulating instructional patient care and teaching plans. Uses knowledge of specific clinical needs when developing educational materials. In conjunction with nursing staff, medical staff, and management, establishes a clinical program education program for orientation and continuing education. Contributes to community awareness through outreach program involvement and or development.

Patient Care: Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality. Communicates patients' plan of care to interdisciplinary care teams and between departments. Provides inpatient and outpatient education in the form of individual consults, conducts classes and support groups for patients and the community at large. Provide direct patient care and/or respond to code as needed, on an irregular basis.

Leadership: Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Actively participates or leads data analysis and develops recommendations and action plans. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Certification & Licensure: RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided. BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider. Typical Experience: 5 years recent relevant experience.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $197,828.80 to $276,952.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.