Clinical Coordinator PreOp​/PACU

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The 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.

• The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for maintaining clinical, communication and personal knowledge and skills required to meet the challenge of delivering safe and effective patient care.
• The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for assisting with daily staffing, patient/physician/employee issues in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
• The Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating staffing scheduled for assigned areas based on census, coordinates lunches and breaks.

• Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patient served, including the ability to obtain, interpret, and communicate information in terms of the patient’s needs, a knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by the following age groups:
  • ADOLESCENT (13‑17 years)
  • ADULT (18‑69 years)
  • GERIATRIC (70+ years)
• The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for oversight of utilization of the nursing process in all aspects of the delivery of patient care and completion of all activities according to established policy, procedure, and protocol.
• 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.
• Utilities appropriate lines of communication.
• Assess 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
• Organizes a plan of care that incorporates physician prescribed treatments, nursing assignments and diagnostic date in a manner that:
  • Is prioritized, timely & integrated with the pre‑operative plan of care
• Implements, documents, and evaluates the plan of care in a manner that:
  • 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
• Participates in appropriate patient safety procedures.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is completed.

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