Registered Nurse, Clinical Coordinator- Gastro

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the supervision of the clinical staff at the assigned practice or service area. Serves as a leader and role model. Collaborates with RN Information Technology Specialist and Team. Responsible for In-house lab, Capsule Endoscopy Lab, provide and maintain clinical policies, procedures and process improvements, teach CPR Certification classes, educate patients (self injections, medications, dietician), assist in searching and applying for research associated grants.

Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)

3+ years of Clinical Experience (Required)

3+ years of experience working with computers (Required)

3+ years of experience in management roles (Required)

RN - Registered Nurse (Required)

• Responsible for maintaining a timely flow of patients through the clinic.
• Staffs the clinic in order to facilitate processing patients through our clinic timely.
• Supplies adequate support staff for operational ease and support of providers.
• Collaborates with management team in order to implement process changes necessary for clinic efficiency, optimum patient care and safety.

• Evaluates the clinical performance of the staff.
• Provides educational programs to staff to ensure that the most recent and up to date information is available to them and that this information meets the needs of both the department and the division.
• Coordinate and provide orientation and competency programs for new employees as well as assist in yearly competency updates for all staff.
• Stays current on trends and developments in nursing.
• Participates in educational programs which improve clinical skills.
• Understands, interprets, teaches, and implements appropriate evidence based practice guidelines in clinical decision making. Also, uses research in clinical decision making.
• Complies with established nursing standards; implements and maintains established departmental, divisional and hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control.
• Interpret these to staff and patients as appropriate.
• Follow established routines and utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Cooperate with other departments to achieve division objectives and maintain good employee relations.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information as defined by HIPPA regulations.

• Maintains and develops clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• Identifies strengths and development needs through self-e.
• Participates in educational activities related to knowledge & professional issues.
• Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and learning.
• Takes action to achieve goals identified during the evaluation process.
• Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.

• Provides information and consultation to administrative personnel and to staff, regarding programs, projects, and identified problems to be addressed by educational offerings.
• Collaborates with Practice Manager, Director, Physicians, and other clinical staff on an ongoing basis in order to plan and implement those programs deemed appropriate and/or necessary for staff.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to identify and provide the necessary patient and family education.
• Ensures evaluation and implementation of educational needs of patients as ongoing process in collaboration with nursing staff, physicians, and other ancillary departments involved in the patients' care.
• Ensures orientation of new employees.
• Serves as a positive role model, mentor, and resource person for less experienced nursing staff. Additionally, acts as a liaison for conflict resolution.
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement studies by collecting pertinent data, providing comparative information, presenting results of studies with co-workers, management, and leadership. Also, provides solutions to those issues that research has shown exist.