Clinical Program Coordinator; Nursing - Primary Care Shepard Park

Job Title:

Clinical Program Coordinator – Primary Care (Shepard Park, 260000WJ)

Primary

Location:

District of Columbia – Washington.

Work Location:

CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010.

Position Status:
Regular – Full Time.

Shift: Day.

Work Schedule:

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

The Clinical Program Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation l coordinate nursing care and services for patients and family members in specific healthcare specialty encounters by telephonic, electronic, in person, and/or by mail. Will consult with physicians and other healthcare providers to resolve health concerns. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and well‑being of the community ponsible to lead the activities of the patient care delivery team for a specific patient population. Provide continuous accountability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical care and ensure that continuity of care is maintained.

Minimum Education
:
Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
: 5 years of nursing experience, minimum of one year of recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting, minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience (for example as a charge nurse, educator, preceptor, council chair/member, advancement on the clinical ladder, or comparable positions). (Required)

• Participate in/support Shared Nursing Leadership.
• Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence, which translates into ongoing Magnet designation.
• Participate, contribute to internal/external committees, professional organizations, community activities.
• Accountable to support/participate in the Division of Nursing’s performance improvement process.
• Identify, define, and report on measures consistent with Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) for Ambulatory Nursing Practice.
• Integrate evidence‑based practice and research into practice.
• Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes.

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
• Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.

• Plan to consult and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other professional colleagues; involve patients and families in shared decision‑making, advocate for patient and family, and access relevant health services.
• Responsible and having the authority and accountability for clinical care for a specific patient population and area workflow; develop pertinent goals based on patient responses to illness, health promotion and program outcomes; implement suitable, evidence‑based nursing interventions; provide careful and complete documentation of care provided.
• Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in tele‑health services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data.
• Provide health education based on the patient/family learning preferences throughout a patient’s disease trajectory or health promotion; utilize expertise in cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes for patients and families.
• Engage opportunities to act in the best interest of the patient/family,…