The Clinical Nurse Coordinator plays a crucial role in the Surgery Center. Will collaborate with the Clinical Nurse Manager to ensure the smooth functioning of the OR and Pre-op/PACU departments, monitor and evaluate nursing care, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
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Assists with the implement, deliver, and evaluate patient care services and the Center's goals/objectives, striving to exceed performance measurements set annually by administration.
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Supports change initiatives through effective communication, creating buy-in and understanding within the team.
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Assists in coordinating the smooth functioning of the OR and Pre-op/PACU departments, ensuring maximum productivity and quality of patient care.
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Works with the Leadership Team to evaluate and ensure the implementation of patient care from admission to discharge, according to facility policy and procedure.
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Monitor and evaluate nursing care in relation to established standards and facilitate quality improvement initiatives.
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Ensure compliance with OSHA, Joint Commission standards, HIPAA regulations, state and federal regulations, and all facility policies and procedures.
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Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Manager to prepare the department for licensure and accreditation reviews, ensuring compliance with all standards.
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Promote multi-disciplinary collaboration to ensure a coordinated approach to healthcare.
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Participates in the Quality Committee to facilitate the improvement of patient care.
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Establish and maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with physicians, associates, and other stakeholders.
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Protect company assets and ensure the proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
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Define educational needs and actively support staff development activities.
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Set goals and evaluate progress annually for all clinical teammates.
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Works with Clinical Manager on quality assurance and quality improvement plans.
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Assess delivery of care and patient outcomes through rounds, committees, quality assessment, performance improvement activities, and patient surveys.
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Assists physician and anesthesia personnel as needed.
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Completes all teammate/patient event and variance documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
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Maintains attendance according to guidelines and policy established by the facility.
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Provides notification for unscheduled absences or tardiness according to departmental procedures.
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Maintains certification requirements and submits required certifications to facility management.
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Performs all other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manger or Administrator.
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Plan and coordinate process improvement activities.
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Functions as the center liaison between medical staff and team members when both the Clinical Nurse Manager and Administrator are not available.
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Complies with facility clinical data, (i.e., IP surveillance, Safe injection practice surveillance, etc.) and collaborates with the Clinical Manager to prepare the monthly reports.
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Employee Health Nurse- responsible for monitoring the health status of the team members regarding initial employment and annually.
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Education Nurse-oversight of continuing education for all Team members.
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Registered Nurse for five (5) plus years required.
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Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
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Ambulatory Surgery Center, Emergency Department, Med-Surg Unit, or hospice experience preferred.
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OR Circulator experience of three (3) plus years is desirable.
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Pre & Post Operative of three (3) plus years is desirable.
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Registered Nurse (RN) License in Florida
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required based on ASC patient minimum age.
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Ambulatory Surgery Center, Emergency Department, Med-Surg Unit, or hospice experience preferred.
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Proficiency in clinical service and materials/inventory management.
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Building strong relationships with Physicians.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.