Clinical Resource Coordinator MHB

Summary

The role of the Clinical Resource Coordinator is that of expert practitioner, collaborator, consultant, educator, clinician, researcher and change agent. She/he functions across the continuum of care, positively influencing the quality and delivery of patient care.

She/he collaborates with nursing staff in the planning and delivery of patient care for age- and need-specific patient populations. Evaluates and provides for the educational needs of the patient, family and nursing staff. Consults with nursing staff and physicians on patient-related problems, providing recommendations and assisting in their resolution. Proposes changes to standards to evaluate nursing care effectiveness and introduces innovative nursing practices and techniques.

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Full Time

FTE: 1

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Yes

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours: , ,

Collaborate with nursing staff in the planning and delivery of patient care to age- and need-specific patient populations. Evaluate and provide for the educational needs of the patient, family and nursing staff. Consult with nursing staff and physicians on patient-related problems, providing recommendations and assisting in their resolution. Propose changes to standards to evaluate nursing care effectiveness and introduce innovative nursing practices and techniques.

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
• BSN
• MSN preferred
• Current RN licensure in New York State

• Certification in related specialty must be obtained within one year
• Minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

• Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with all levels of unit personnel, physicians, families, visitors and to manage the activities of a diverse group of professional, nonprofessional, and clerical employees
• Active listening skills
• Planning skills to develop goals and objectives in concert with those of the hospital and implement action plans to meet those goals
• Analytical ability to identify opportunities for improvements as well as positive problem resolution
• Teaching abilities to promote optimum orientation and continuing education of staff
• Current knowledge of health care trends and issues and relates same to hospital and work area environment
• Performs principal clinical responsibilities, according to the appropriate age and condition of the patient, as specified in the general nursing care competencies and unit-specific competencies
• In-depth knowledge of change theory and demonstrated ability to guide change process