What are the responsibilities and job description for the BACK AND SPINE COORDINATOR position at Marshall Health Network?
The Back & Spine Program Clinical Coordinator allocates human resources to promote efficient, effective, safe and compassionate nursing care. They are responsible for maintaining safe, compassionate nursing care based on current standards and practice. They promote shared decision-making and professional autonomy by providing input into unit-level decisions concerning the care of the Back & Spine Program patient and keeping the staff informed at the unit level. They problem solve to prevent a potential crisis, assess, evaluate, and manage unit operational issues that pertain to the spine population using a multidisciplinary team approach.
The Back & Spine Program Clinical Coordinator is involved in community screening events and outreach programs to further the development of the Program.
The Back & Spine Program Clinical Coordinator is responsible to facilitate the achievement of all requirements of Joint Commission of Hospital Accreditation Certification as Center of Excellence in Spine Surgery and maintain preparation for verification visits.
The Back & Spine Program Clinical Coordinator provides education and training based on the staff's needs while making sure that clinical competencies of staff meet standards of practice of the Back & Spine Program population. They facilitate an atmosphere of interactive management and the development of collegial relationships among nursing personnel and others. The Back & Spine Program Clinical Coordinator serves as a link in continuity of care between nursing personnel and others healthcare disciplines and must have facilitate open communication to support the continuum of care for the spine patient. The Back & Spine Program Clinical Coordinator is responsible for education and training of staff based on the specialty area. The Program Clinical Coordinator assures that care is delivered with respect for patient rights and appropriate nursing services. The Back & Spine Program Coordinator is responsible for monitoring Performance Improvement indicators for Back & Spine and involving staff in findings and resolutions.
The Back & Spine Program Clinical Coordinator assists in creating an environment that is open and respectful, and promotes the sharing of expertise to promote the benefits of health outcomes. The ability of the Clinical Coordinator to enhance the practice of the environment is critical to the recruitment and retention of registered nurses. Clinical Coordinators contribute to the unit processes, day-to-day operations, standards of care, and attainment of goals of the assigned unit. The Back & Spine Program Clinical Coordinator collaborates with the Nurse Manager or Director in planning, innovation, and evaluation of activities impacting the spine population.
- AS / Diploma / Regency degree is required.
- Graduated from accredited school of nursing is required.
- Current license in West Virginia is required.
- Maintains required CEU's for licensure is required.
- Up to 1 Year Experience is required
- 3 to 5 Years of Position-Related Experience is preferred
