Clinical Coordinator - Surgical Specialties

Hourly Pay Range:

$40.45 - $62.70 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Registered Nurse Coordinator PACU
• Location:
  
  Arlington Heights
• Full Time
• Hours:
  
  8a to 5:30p M-F

• Provides leadership, direction, and resource (human and material) management to assure appropriate implementation of policies and procedures for delivery of patient care, assesses the effectiveness of resources and facilitates teamwork, positive work environment and collaboration between all members of the health care team. Participates in development of the department's vision and planning. Plans, schedules and adjusts staff to meet department and hospital requirements.
• Assists surgical teams in achieving quality patient outcomes by managing day-to-day Operating Room (OR) operations and facilitating collaboration among the interdisciplinary team, i.e., surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical assistants, scheduling coordinators and other departments to meet the clinical care coordination needs of patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to identify resources needed and resolve issues that affect patients and the team. Communicates and collaborates with other surgical support areas to provide continuous, smooth transition of care and day-to-day operations between units.
  
  Provides oversight to ensure adequate unit supplies, equipment, and stock.
• Interviews, recommends hires, disciplines and recommends discharges (when necessary) subordinate team members in accordance with Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) policies and procedures. Regularly evaluates the ongoing performance of team members in accordance with the hospital's performance management system. Guides and promotes the development of staff. Organizes and conducts monthly staff meetings to review data findings, discuss problems identified with system related issues, outcomes, standards of practice, and/or other related practice issues.
  
  Demonstrates accountability for outcomes through critical thinking and effective problem resolution. Follows through on all issues, challenges or roadblocks affecting the outcomes of the department.
• Assess patient plans of care, acuity levels and census data to identify and plan for variances in staff or material resource adjustments. Flexes staff to meet census fluctuations assuring that appropriate staff resources are assigned to meet patient needs and acuity.
• Conducts product trials and evaluate product needs on an ongoing basis with supply management.
• Serves as a consultant to other care settings on patients in area of specialty. Participates in direct care as appropriate demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and provide care appropriate to the age(s) of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Collaborates with Director to identify unit goals and to ensure that they are met. Collaborates with the preceptor team and the clinical nurse specialist in the development of staff skills during orientation and on an ongoing basis.
• Identifies, initiates, and participates in performance improvement opportunities. Assesses the cost and effectiveness of specialty areas resources and recommends changes.
• Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelors Degree Nursing Preferred
• 2 Years of experience in an acute care OR setting required. And
• 1 Year Previous leadership experience preferred. CNOR preferred.
• The interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills necessary to interact with patients and interact and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The ability to adapt communication approach with different members of the interdisciplinary team.
• The ability and self-assurance to be assertive and innovative when collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• The leadership skills necessary to motivate and manage employees, utilizing a team approach, delegate appropriately and direct activity in provision of patient care.
• The organizational skills to manage daily operations, coordinate multiple projects…