What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Care Specialist position at Keck Medicine of USC?
Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a highly skilled Clinical Care Specialist to join our team in Monterey Park, California. As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, this role will utilize the nursing process to provide exceptional care to patients in the outpatient setting.
This position requires strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will be highly flexible, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follows policies and procedures, demonstrating the ability to access online manuals and references.
- Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application by applying the nursing process.
- Completes nursing assessments and screenings upon patient encounter, interpreting assessment information to formulate nursing diagnoses.
- Maintains problem lists, medication lists, and allergies lists when indicated.
- Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as necessary, completing patient care procedures correctly per policy.
- Delegates tasks based on others' scope of practice and competency, acting as a patient advocate.
- Documents accurately, including patient care in the Electronic Health Record.
- Provides patient and family education as needed, based on diagnosis or treatment plan.
- Able to use basic equipment for patient care, identifying and notifying appropriate departments about defective equipment.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team, utilizing e-mail systems and SBAR for effective communication.
- Manages time effectively, organizing and prioritizing responsibilities, taking meal breaks without incurring overtime.
- Observes regulatory agency requirements, being aware of annual updates to the National Patient Safety Goals.
