Job Title: Clinical Coordinator

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Nursing Unit Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Position Summary: Assists in the Coordination of the clinical and leadership activities of the Nursing Unit. Collaborates with the Unit Directors in developing, assessing, planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating patient care.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed to practice nursing in the State of New Jersey. BSN preferred.

Certification: Prefer national certification in specialty area. Required BLS through American Heart Association.

Essential Functions of the Job:

____ Identifies staff educational needs and functions as a clinical resource/role model for nursing personnel.

____ Coordinates orientation of nursing employees on specific shift.

____ Oversee unit-based preceptor program.

____ Participates in the interviewing and hiring of new staff members.

____ Participates and involves nursing staff in evaluative nursing research and or performance improvement activities.

_____Utilizes evidence based practice and current research in the development of procedures and protocols.

____ Provides for a positive environment for nursing staff.

____ Demonstrates knowledge of conflict resolution.

____ Assists Nurse Manager/Director with criteria based performance evaluations and competency assessments.

____ Addresses shift-specific matters via staff meetings to further enhance communication and identify areas of concern

____ Demonstrates effective communication with other departments.

____ Responds to identified concerns of patients, physicians, and visitors. Communicates intervention to Nurse Manager/Director.

____ Manages a patient case load when unit activity indicates.

____ Collaborates with Nurse Manager/Director in monitoring patient acuities.

____ Budget accountability regarding staffing/supplies.

____ Makes staff assignments appropriately based on patient care needs and competency level of staff.

____ Develops intended outcomes for nursing care and patient education plans based on a needs assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration.

____ Provides follow-up supervision to ensure the completion of all patient care assignments.

____ Follows process for progressive discipline in consultation with Nurse Manager/Director.

____ Assumes responsibility and accountability for unit functioning in the absence of the Nurse Manager.

____ Provides input regarding updating and revising policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

____ Competent in organizational skills to facilitate the delivery of care.

____ Demonstrates a proactive attitude by anticipating potential problem situations and appropriately intervenes.

____ Seeks opportunities to further own knowledge in areas of responsibility.

____ Mentor staff with regard to development of critical thinking skills.

____ Participates in professional organizations, education seminars and projects related to area of expertise.

____ Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

____ Performs related duties as assigned.