What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nursing Coordinator (RN) - OR position at Long Beach Medical Center?
Title: Clinical Nursing Coordinator
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Surgery Services (OR)
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Days (12hrs.,)
Pay Range*: $59.30 - $88.95
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Position Summary: In a brief statement; explain the basic purpose of the position. Requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of MemorialCare. Demonstrates behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. Supports Long Beach Medical Center’s strategic plan and participates in and advocates performance improvement/patient safety activities.
Directs and coordinates all operations of the department according to the policies, procedures, standards and standard work that guide the processes for the assigned department. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individuals and processes for the department to ensure consistent high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Manages material and labor resources as defined in the departmental annual budget. Demonstrates positive, professional communication with patients, families, physicians, departmental and interdepartmental staff to optimize workflow and to facilitate problem identification and resolution
Principal Duties and Responsibilities.
• Supervises and directs patient care within one department/unit while on shift.
• Fosters an environment of patient and family centered care with special attention to cultural diversity and personalpatient care needs.
• Models an interdisciplinary approach and collaborates with physician partners to achieve optimal operational efficiency.
• Monitors personnel in performance of patient care activities to ensure safe, efficient quality patient care outcomes.
• Promotes the advancement of the profession of nursing.
• Makes rounds to assess patient care quality, to introduce self to patient and families, and to solicit feedback on quality of nursing services and any other concerns.
• Assesses the staffing requirements of the unit throughout the shift and plans for staffing the next shift.
• Investigates and resolves patient care and operational issues as needed throughout the shift. When unable to resolve during shift, ensures communication with Manager, Assistant Unit and/or Manager, Clinical Operations to facilitate resolution.
• Ensures shift compliance with quality and regulatory requirements, unit-based performance improvement initiatives, patient and staff engagement initiatives, as well as productivity expectations.
• Reviews and acts on requests to adjust schedules, including requests to come in late, leave early, or utilize sick time.
• Manages the number of assigned personnel based on patient acuity and needs and available staff resources and skills.
• Arranges or provides staff relief for meals and breaks.
• Supports MemorialCare initiatives.
• Foster employee engagement, inspiring loyalty and leading by example.
• Creates a supportive and healthy work environment through clinical and administrative leadership and expertise.
• Participates in patient care, as needed.
• Provides input into evaluation of performance of unit employees.
• Provides ongoing assessment of department operations and patient care processes for opportunities to improve, facilitates data collection and participates in quality activities to improve care.
• Promotes and participates in activities designed to support organizational excellence and growth.
• Ability to follow and support company policies, procedures, standard work and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications:
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required
- Minimum two years’ experience in an area of similar clinical expertise required.
- Supervisor and/or nursing leadership experience preferred.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Card required.
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
- Specialty certification preferred.
- Current clinical certifications as required by the department
Salary : $59 - $89
