Clinical Coordinator- Hema​/Oncology

Job Description - Clinical Coordinator
- Hema/ Oncology (Full Time, Days) (301067)

Job Description

Clinical Coordinator
- Hema/ Oncology (Full Time, Days) - 301067

Description

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.

• Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPR American Heart Healthcare Provider – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• PALS - American Heart Association - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year
• Aphon - Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course– must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year
• 2-4 years RN experience

• Oversees & administers direct care to immune-compromised patients including:
  Central line/IV site monitoring, lab draws & monitoring during high census; performs nursing assessment & intervention.
• Verifies patient Roadmap,protocol and orders for correctness and accuracy, upon admission.
• Ensures completion of patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process accurately as per department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Follows physician’s orders,administers chemotherapy & patient medications & reconstitutes medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration as per policy.
• Provides interventions which include electrolyte infusions, sepsis monitoring, and transfusions withblood products.
• Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care and attends to patient call lights in amanner that promotes patient safety as per hospital policy.
• Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring and reassessment as per hospital
  
  Pain Management Policy and Procedure.
• Ensures appropriate restraint orders, use and documentation and monitoring as required by Sedation Policy and Procedure.
• Ensures proper and safe woundcare as required by Wound Care Policy and Procedures.
• Identifies opportunities tomu improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.
• Assists and supports the RNs andteam with all hospital codes.
• Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient and outcomes.

• Coordinates and continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge and facilitates the processes in a timely manner.
• Identifies clinical strengths & opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, coaches and mentors employees to improve performance and clinical outcomes.
• Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations. Collaborates with the Operations Administrator, Nursing Manager, and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.
• Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.
• Assists in communication of hospital 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.
• Provides mentoring, coaching and performance feedback on an immediate basis to ensure the quality of nursing care.

• Ensures the provision of education about disease processes & treatment, and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the Electronic Health Record.
• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team…