Clinical Coordinator | Same Day Surgery

About the position

The position involves overseeing clinical care for a group of patients in a healthcare setting, specifically focusing on acute care and the Operating Room. The role requires a Registered Nurse with significant clinical experience, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with various healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care and staff development. The nurse will be responsible for organizing clinical responsibilities, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations while fostering a patient-centered culture.

Responsibilities

• Provides and oversees clinical care for a group of patients, ensuring specific assessments according to protocols and procedures.
• Organizes and prioritizes clinical responsibilities, providing direct supervision to clinical staff.
• Collaborates with physicians, Department Director, Medical Director, and other clinicians regarding patient needs.
• Fosters a patient-centered culture with an emphasis on purposeful rounding and effective communication.
• Engages in staff development, arranging regular inservices and providing individual instruction and orientation.
• Coordinates department-specific skills development activities and identifies learning needs.
• Provides staff recognition through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
• Assists Department Director with human resource management, including interviewing and hiring processes.
• Promotes Shared Governance as an active member of the Unit-Based Councils.
• Identifies areas of improvement in current processes and procedures.
• Collaborates in the development and maintenance of department clinical policies and procedures.
• Maintains regular communication with the department director and assists with department staff meetings.
• Provides department leadership in the absence of the Department Director.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies and demonstrates a professional code of conduct.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in acute care/PACU.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the Operating Room.
• Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required.
• CAPA or CPAN certification required within 1 year of hire.
• AORN standards education of 10 CEUs yearly must be completed.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in leadership roles within a clinical setting.
• Familiarity with Lean activities and performance improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Continuing education support
• Employee recognition programs