Clinical Coordinator of Endoscopy

Position Summary:

The Clinical Coordinator of Endoscopy Services is responsible for assisting in the overall functions of all clinical operations within the Endoscopy Department, including assigned specific programs and initiatives. The CC-ES will assist with oversight regarding nursing clinical practice, including developing infrastructure and implementing effectiveness measures. The CC-ES will assist the Director in providing administrative direction to management staff within areas of responsibility, including supporting plan development, priority setting, decision-making, and professional development, as well as hiring and performance management.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field preferred (BSN/MSN).

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years Endoscopy Care specific nursing experience required.
• Previous hospital based or specific leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current South Carolina (or compact state) licensure as RN (SCLLR) in good standing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates in planning work of assigned areas and coordinates activities with all patient-care areas.
• Organize in-patient care and treatments by collaborating with physicians and all members of the care team.
• Ensures that patient needs are met and evaluates area nursing care and performance.
• Works closely with the Director of Endoscopy in coordinating patient-care service functions.
• May assume responsibilities for the Administrator in their absence.
• Assists the administrator with continuous quality improvement, safety, risk management, in-servicing and education, personnel utilization, performance appraisals, resource usage and budget management, and maintenance of standards of care.
• Creates and maintains excellent working relationships with physician partners for the surgery center.
• Exhibits an exemplary level of dependability with respect to attendance, punctuality, ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, physicians, and department heads.
• Effectively utilize strong organizational skills.
• Consistently display effective verbal communication skills.
• Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required.
• Regularly exercise independent judgement in all situations.
• Develop, plan, and implement nursing education and professional development opportunities.
• Ordering and inventory control of specialty supplies.
• Managing and maintaining equipment and endoscopes.