Clinical Coordinator- Respiratory (Full Time, Day shift)

Job Summary

Assesses, plans, facilitates and evaluates the coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures.

Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care.

Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. 

Job Specific Duties


* Coordinates & continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge & facilitates the processes in a timely manner.


* Identifies clinical strengths & opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, coaches & mentors employees to improve performance & clinical outcomes.


* Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations, collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.


* Promotes/practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained.


* Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan.

Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.


* Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital and department updates and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data.


* Fosters staff empowerment and open communication, leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.


* Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department & hospital wide.


* Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.


* Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record.


* Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available.


* Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.


* Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes.


* Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.


* Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts.


* Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.


* Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition.


* Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines an...