Surgical Services Clinical Coordinator

Under the general supervision of the Director of Surgical Services, is responsible for the highest level of patient care administered within the Department of Surgical Services, working closely with patients, physicians, and co-workers. Responsibilities Clinical Competency Coordinates daily assignments, plans, directs and evaluates patient care and staff performance in the Operating Room, ASU/PACU, and Sterile Processing Department Coordinates pre, intra and post-operative case management with Department Team Leaders and staff. Anticipates departmental staffing needs and plans appropriately to meet those needs to ensure that the department is staffed accordingly. Works with the scheduler/HUC and verifies accurate scheduling of procedures and assures all related supplies and equipment are available. Works closely with Vendors coming into the OR to ensure the day runs smoothly Provides appropriate guidance, support and constructive feedback to staff Demonstrates a professional and caring attitude while counseling staff members Provides information regarding resources available to address developmental needs of the staff Demonstrates competency in teaching concepts, skills and processes to staff members Helps coordinate educational opportunities for department Acts as a role model for staff - Actively participates in the budget process via ordering supplies and equipment Demonstrates knowledge of current technology required for the Surgical Services Department Demonstrates ability to trouble shoot equipment problems Functions as staff as needed (see Operating Room RN job description) Is an active participant and provides support as a super user for EMR who guides staff to assure EMR Tracking board is accurate and up to date with staff assignments, patient temporary location ASU /PACU, Procedure room, OR room, patient status, procedure performed etc. Is responsible for creating staff schedule templates, and assisting staff with questions about self-scheduling. Maintains the holiday rotation schedule for staff. (If individual unit has a designated person that manages the schedule, the Surgical Services Clinical Coordinator will act as a resource). Will have knowledge and understanding of staff time sheets in order to help complete payroll in the absence of the health unit coordinator and/or the director of surgical services. May have to lift more than 25 pounds Patient Advocacy Protects the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies Quality Coordinates, participates and oversees staff education, department performance improvement and assisting the Director with policies and procedures Demonstrates competence in the management of multiple projects including project scope, assessment, priorities, implementation and effectiveness Directs and assures all collateral duties, monthly inspections, specialty areas are completed. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments Follows hospital and nursing division's mission, philosophies and standards of care Professionalism Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and/or participating in professional societies Demonstrates the accountability as a health care professional by recognizing each practitioner is individually responsible for his/her actions Organizational Expectations Attendance: Attendance is an essential job function; employee comes to work daily, on time, and completes scheduled shift HIPAA: facilitates to maintain patient confidentiality Internal communication: contributes to positive team performance and a culture of service excellence through effective communication, active listening, and respect Interpersonal relationships: maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors at all times. Works as a team member with other departments. Safety: Practices workplace safety daily Employee Engagement Actively participates in all hospital Service Excellence initiatives and trainings A ttends and participates in a minimum of 50% department staff meetings and signs off on review of 100% department staff meeting minutes Completes all required annual education on or before the due date Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the primary functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation, using some combination of skills and abilities and possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to safely perform the essential functions of the job to include: Minimal physical effort required with occasional light lifting to a maximum of 25 pounds; stooping; and pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers - Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress - Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word - Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication - Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner - Familiarity with computer and other business machine Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience: Demonstrates clinical competence in area of nursing practice and shows potential for managerial competence; ability to deal with people and to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of others; minimum of 2 years as staff nurse preferred Required Licenses and Certifications: Current State License or Registration, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), PALS