Clinical Coordinator-Pre-opPAC-Premier Surgery Center
Clinical Coordinator-Pre-opPAC-Premier Surgery Center
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JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Coordinator assists in providing for the clinical and administrative leadership in the care of patients in the Operating Rooms. This includes assisting in general management of the Operating Rooms to ensure the efficient processing of patients assigning of staff and with the forecasting of equipment and supply needs. Responsibilities include 24hour accountability for the quality service excellence workplace experience and financial outcomes.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN required within two years of hire. Three years of clinical experience in the Operating Room required. One year of progressive management/leadership experience in the Operating Room preferred.
REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager
LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. CNOR required within one year of hire. BCLS required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides leadership to staff to ensure short and longterm goals are met by developing standards of performance and capitalizing on employee strengths supporting the Mission Vision Core Values and Evidencebased practice. Assures appropriate orientation education credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel.
- Collaborates effectively throughout the organization by developing collegial relationships and communicating information effectively encouraging communication and serving as a resource to staff and other departments.
- Coordinates nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of care. Accountable for the quality and appropriateness of health care delivery and for the environment in which clinical nursing is practiced.
- Quality: Promotes a culture of safety for patients self coworkers and facility in conjunction with the Director of Operating Room. Assumes responsibility for the Care Delivery Model by developing systems to monitor and measure the quality safety and outcomes and implementing performance improvement measures for identified metrics.
- Customer Service: Ensures care is delivered with respect for patients rights and preferences. Maintains privacy confidentiality and security for patients and staff. Facilitates resolution of conflicts collaborates with Service Excellence to promote service recovery and empowers staff in decisionmaking through professional practice governance.
- Finance: Assumes responsibility with the Nurse Manager for the planning development implementation and monitoring of the budgetary process for designated area(s). Assures nursing workload is measured and resources are allocated based on industry benchmarks and patient needs to optimize the provision of quality cost effective care. Facilitates and monitors the appropriate utilization of staff based on credentialing education and experience. Contributes to department operations by maintaining surgeon procedure cards instrument count sheets participating in the value analysis process and coordinator of capital equipment requests.
- Work Place Environment: Ensures a biogenic environment which stimulates the ongoing professional development of staff in accordance with the principles of Area Based Professional Governance and professional practice. Develops and fosters relationships that support the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient and staff satisfaction through a professional practice environment of mutual respect. Collaborates and demonstrates behaviors/communications that aid in both recruitment and retention of staff by creating/fostering a professional work environment.
- Demonstrates value for professional nursing practice including the utilization of current standards the nursing process and patient advocacy. Taking responsibility for continuing education to develop best practices and maintain the highest level of patient care and staff development.
- Patient Population Competencies: Ensures/provides appropriate patient care in accordance with specific patient population. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of the needs of the patient population specific to the defined clinical area. Maintains competency related to patient population and identifies strategies to meet related needs.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Nursing research and evidencebased practice
Performance improvement
Practice innovation
Professional nursing practice and management theory
Resilient and flexible in a changing environment
Standards of clinical nursing practice
Systems for patient safety
Technology/informatics skills
Functions effectively under stressful and difficult situations
Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with the team
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
May be exposed to infectious/contagious diseases hazardous anesthetic agents body fluids wastes toxic
chemicals and radiation
Handles emergency or crisis situation
Subject to many interruptions highly stressful and crowded/noisy conditions
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquires
Handles absentee replacement on short notice
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required Protective Equipment:
Eye/face protection
Gown
Mask
Gloves
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
