What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Coordinator (Townsend) position at Billings Clinic Health System?
The
Clinical Coordinator assists the Director Nursing in providing leadership and
management within the critical access hospital, emergency department and/or
procedure areas. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible and accountable for
the coordination of the 24 hour/7 day a week operational and clinical
activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to personal management
to include clinical personnel selection, orientation/training, scheduling,
development/mentoring, performance appraisals, coaching and counseling,
disciplinary actions, patient/resident care delivery, physician relationships,
intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities, quality control and process
improvement activities, regulatory compliance and fiscal control. Assists in
the development of policies and procedures. Utilizes current evidence based
practice to promote timely standard advancement. In the absence of the Director
Nursing, may assume responsibility and accountability for 24-hour management of
the assigned department(s).
Essential Job Functions
and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s and facility’s mission,
vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all
mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in
all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to
the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Assists Director Nursing with the development, implementation and maintenance
of organizational/departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives to
ensure safe, high quality patient/resident care.
Participates in the development of and assists with implementation of an
education plan that addresses individual and departmental needs. Directs the
orientation and training of new staff and ensures ongoing education. Utilizes
evidence based practice supported by nursing research.
Fosters an environment in which staff can realize personal growth and
development through active participation in departmental decisions, and
opportunities for professional growth.
Participates in both short and long term planning for departmental functions,
budgetary processes and fiscal control. Maximizes resources; anticipates and
responds to the needs of the department.
Organizes ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team, regarding
aspects of patient/resident care and department(s) functions. Maintains and
displays an appropriate degree of clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse.
Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality
of patient/resident care.
Performs other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the
department/organization.