Clinical Coordinator PreOp/PACU
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing
Job descriptions may be revised in writing to add or delete duties at any time at the discretion of management.
SummaryThe Clinical Coordinator (usually a Registered Nurse) is to provide coordination of therapeutic, effective patient/family-centered care according to physician orders, in compliance with the philosophy of the facility, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies. Apply knowledge of the nursing process, illness, surgical procedures and anesthesia practice to the patient admissions process. The responsibility of this position includes communication with all staff members, management, physicians, anesthesia care providers, and the patient.
Assess the patient and document the admission assessment process according to AORN Standards and Recommended Practice. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, initiate and implement patient care based on this assessment process.
As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guest, visitors, volunteer workers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with the center's standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- ADOLESCENT (13-17 years)
- ADULT (18-69 years)
- GERIATRIC (70+ years)
- Communicates accurate and timely information regarding patients and their care and/or their significant others.
- Records pertinent information clearly, accurately and in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, and co-workers.
- Utilizes appropriate lines of communication.
- Assesses the health status of the patient by collecting data via:
- Patient interview
- Performance of a physical assessment for all age groups according to the plan of care
- Recognizes variances in the assessment which are normal/abnormal for the age group
- Review of records
- Is prioritized, timely & integrated with the pre-operative plan of care.
- Reflects management of identified problems.
- Reflects observations of patient’s response to treatment.
- Integrates physician’s orders into the plan.
- Demonstrates appropriate prioritization.
- Reflects collaboration with physicians and other members of the team.
- Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate administration of medications and treatments according to policy, procedure, and protocol.
- Re-evaluates and modifies the plan of care as indicated.
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