Clinical Coordinator

## Clinical Coordinator Apply locations:
Corpus Christi, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR111543#
**** Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.
***** Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.
*** GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
** Briefly describe the job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization. The coordinator oversees a specific area of service and supports the day-today operation of Driscoll Children's Hospital vision of excellent and integrated patient care delivery; engenders and participates in collaborative decision-making; ensures compliance with established standards; and contributes to creating an environment that fosters patient advocacy and competence.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
* • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
* • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
* • Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
* • Fulfills all duties and expectations of staff RN if appropriate.
* • Coordinates and oversees day-to-day operations within an area of service.
* • Participates in process improvement activities that facilitate continuous quality improvement as measured by patient and or customer service outcomes.
* • Promotes family centered concept by functioning as a liaison with the family, guest relations, and appropriate personnel.
* • Functions as a liaison with all service physicians and ancillary services on a day-to-day basis.
* • Identifies and facilitates all risk management referrals to Manager and/or Director.
* • Follows established hospital guidelines required to determine deployment of resources.
* • Identifies performance issues and participates in the performance evaluation and competency assessment processes as directed by manager/director.
* • Supports best practice through coordination with available resources.
* • Routinely assumes role of charge nurse and/or staff nurse.
* • Prioritizes, evaluates, and communicates to adjust to rapidly changing condition by using critical thinking skills.
* • Completes daily staffing assignments as directed and reported to unit manager.
* • Functions as a resource in area of expertise.
** EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

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* • Graduate from an accredited school as appropriate.
* • Registration and current licensure in the State of Texas as appropriate.
* • Certification in area of specialty preferred
** CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:**
* • Licensed in State of Texas as an RN
* • PALS Certified
* • BLS current at hire
* • Certification in specialty preferred### About UsUntil all children are well.

Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success.

Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are:
Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes.

We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.
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