Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Radiology
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL

RN Clinical Coordinator - Radiology (Full Time, Evening shift)

Job Summary M - F 12:30pm - 9pm 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. Job Specific Duties * Coordinates & continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge & facilitates the processes in a timely manner. * Identifies clinical strengths & opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, coaches & mentors employees to improve performance & clinical outcomes. * Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations, collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs. * Promotes/practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained. * Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee. * Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital and department 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. * Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department & hospital wide. * Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician. * Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record. * Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available. * Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. * Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes. * Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools. * Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts. * Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment. * Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition. * Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. * Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met. * Ensuring all staff on the assigned shift is adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, & other accrediting agencies. * Ensuring all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures. * Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift. Minimum Job Requirements * CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS * PALS - American Heart Association PALS Specified by department within 1 year * NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP/ACLS; Specified by department within 1 year * RN - Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * 2-4 years RN clinical experience * Experience as a Charge Nurse * Microsoft Office Applications including Excel and Word experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Career Development: National certification preferably within 5 years of hire. * BSN Degree or currently enrolled in BSN program. * Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, time management and conflict resolution skills. * Pediatric Nursing in an acute care setting is preferred. * Trauma certification as specified by the department. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable. * Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team, and lead a team to achieve business results.