RN-Clinical Coordinator

R0273101

Job Objective:

Demonstrates advanced clinical and communication skills who, under the direction of the leadership, is responsible for optimal provision of quality patient care and assists with functioning of an assigned unit/clinic. Assumes clinical and operational leadership responsibility of the unit/clinic providing continuity and coordination unit/clinic activities. Demonstrates commitment to system values through customer/patient focus and continuous process improvement. Facilitates staff involvement in Performance Excellence. Assists leadership in monitoring compliance with all State and Federal laws. Accountable for assurance of staff compliance to Joint Commission Standards.

Job Description:

Education:

Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s degree in Nursing

Licensure/Certification:

Required: California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required in all departments upon hire; Additional certifications required as outlined based on assigned department:   Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA: Upon hire: 6400 2N LDRP if assigned to L&D (not required for Postpartum RNs) 7010 Emergency Room Within 90 days of hire: 6010 Intensive Care Units 6173 Vascular AP4S 7087 EDOC Pain Management (South Palm Canyon) 7089 EDOC Pain Management (Rancho Mirage) 7420 Surgery Main 7426 Perianesthesia - EDOSC 7427 Perianesthesia - Main Surgery 7428 Special Procedures 7429 Perianesthesia - Same Day Surgery DHOC 7430 Surgery Same Day DHOC 7431 EDOSC Surgery 7570 Cardiac Cath Lab 7571 Electro Physiology Lab 7581 EDCC Cardiology Clinic 7588 EDCC OP Cardiovascular Testing 7590 Cardiology 7630 Radiology Main 7631 Interventional Radiology 7760 GI Lab 7761 Mirage Endoscopy Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from AHA: Upon Hire: 7426 Perianesthesia - EDOSC 7427 Perianesthesia - Main Surgery 7429 Perianesthesia - Same Day Surgery DHOC 7431 EDOSC Surgery 7630 Radiology Main 7631 Interventional Radiology Within 30 days of hire: 7010 Emergency Room Within 180 days of hire: 6172 Medical Surgical 4E (required only for Pediatric RNs) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification: Upon Hire: 6400 2N LDRP 6530 Neonatal ICU Level II   Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Advanced Fetal monitoring: Upon hire for external new hires: 6400 2N LDRP if assigned to L&D (not required for Postpartum RNs) Within 90 days for internal transfers: 6400 2N LDRP if assigned to L&D (not required for Postpartum RN) Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, and Emotional Support (STABLE) course completion: Within 30 days: 6400 2N LDRP 6530 Neonatal ICU Level II ONS Provider Card: Within 90 days: 6171 Medical Surgical 3E 7641 Main Infusion 7643 Hem/Onc Infusion (LCCC) 7646 Hem/Onc Infusion (Rancho Plaza) 7647 Hem/Onc Bighorn Infusion (Argyros) Oncology Nurse Certification: Within three (3) years if hired after January 1, 2022 if full-time or part-time: 7641 Main Infusion 7643 Hem/Onc Infusion (LCCC) 7646 Hem/Onc Infusion (Rancho Plaza) 7647 Hem/Onc Bighorn Infusion (Argyros) Hyperbaric Certification: Within one (1) year: 7070 Wound Care Clinic (Warke)

Experience:

Required: Three (3) years of clinical RN experience

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns reporting suspected violations.
• Monitors department specific standards of care/practice.
• Develops Nursing and Operational P.I. Projects and communicates resultant data in conjunction with leadership and the UBC, as applicable.
• Monitors unit/clinic readiness in TJC, California and Federal standards.
• Ensures daily assessment of unit/clinic equipment to maintain quality controls (i.e. Crash Cart check, POCT, Med Refrigerators, as applicable.
• Ensures unit/clinic based patient care equipment is working accurately without defect; places work orders when necessary with subsequent timely follow-up.
• Rounds with staff members/patients daily to evaluate care and services of patients.
• Facilitates availability of adequate material resources and supplies.
• Assists control of expenditures within the department.
• Assesses shift staffing needs consistent with patient mix, census and acuity levels.
• Sets priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
• Assures patient acuity classification is completed and accurate, if applicable.
• Maintains communication and resolves issues regarding shift activities.
• Coaches and educates staff regarding clinical questions.
• Retains clinical competency for execution of patient care and serves as a clinical resource for the patient care team.
• Facilitates multidisciplinary patient care planning and rounding.
• Collaborates with staff regarding necessary physician notification.
• Oversees medication barcoding compliance as applicable and monitors staff for compliance.
• Effectively promotes and maintains the nursing shared governance model.
• In collaboration with leadership, may be responsible for participating in the completion of performance reviews on assigned staff.
• Participates in touch base rounding with case management and primary nurse for patient, as appropriate.
• Administers all aspects of human resource policies including disciplinary action as delegated by leadership.
• Resolves any patient, family or physician concerns/complaints consistent with organization-wide expectations; knowing when to engage the chain of command.
• Inputs employees’ timekeeping corrections per policy, as assigned.
• Participates in creation of monthly schedule; ensures schedules are completed in a timely fashion with staffing balance to meet volume needs and skill levels.
• Works with designated educator to ensure all levels of nursing skills and competencies are met.
• Concurrent monitoring and auditing of electronic and computer systems for compliance and correction with appropriate staff member.
• In collaboration with leadership, ensures staff compliance with required certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skils:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of healthcare and regulatory standards in order to meet training needs
• Strong knowledge and clinical skills in critical care nursing
• Possesses strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of the special needs of the patient population served
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice
• Contributes to Maintaining a Healthy Work Environment
• Competent in the Scope and Standards of Care for Nursing Professional Development
• Ability to lead by example, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and accountability in decision-making and actions
• Ability to communicate and teach effectively by using dynamic approaches