What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Coordinator position at Parrish Medical Center Nursing?
Department:
PACU
PACU
Schedule/Status:
7:30am-4:00pm; Full-Time
7:30am-4:00pm; Full-Time
Standard Hours/Week:
40
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the Director/Nurse Manager/Administrative Supervisor, the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day and monthly scheduling, assignment and supervision of nursing care as appropriate to the ages of the patients served. The Clinical Coordinator through team nursing and the multi-disciplinary team facilities assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. The Clinical Coordinator monitors care delivery to ensure quality, appropriateness, timeliness, and effectiveness of the care rendered. On the day shift, the Clinical Coordinator manages the unit activities in the absence of Director/Nurse Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitates the RN as Coordinator of Care and activities of the multidisciplinary team and/or other agencies. The Clinical Coordinator may verify orders, maintains the confidential and professional environment of the unit, and acts as a resource to the unit staff.*
- Evaluates care delivery, patient satisfaction and works with staff to resolve problems. Investigates and documents resolution of variance reports.*
- Facilitates effective communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, families, and other health care team members. Promotes and models utilization of the SBAR format to co-workers for all handoff reports and changes in patient’s status. Follows the chain of command.*
- Completes monthly time schedules and adjusts daily to cover call-in and shortages. Adjusts daily staffing to cover call-ins and shortages. Prepares daily assignments.*
- Retains competency as a team leader and participates in direct care delivery as needed.*
- Evaluates performance of designated staff and writes performance appraisals. Identifies and documents situations that require further guidance and counseling of staff.*
- Coordinates and participates in staff development, and assists the Nurse Manager/Director in directing the orientation of new staff. Checks staff competencies.*
- In the absence of the Nurse Manager/Director, or when assigned, coordinates the activities on the unit. Performs payroll edits, as assigned.
- Participates on committees, and supervises unit process improvement initiatives to improve the effectiveness of nursing practice.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education:
- Associates’ degree in nursing, required
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, preferred
Work Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience.
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
- State of Florida RN
- BCLS, EKG competency, if applicable
- ACLS or PALS or NRP certification preferred
Full Time Benefits:
Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:
- Benefits Start on Day 1
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
- EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
- Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
