Perianesthesia Clinical Coordinator RGV

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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:The coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing a specific area ofservice and supports the day-to-day operation of Driscoll Children's Hospitalvision of excellent and integrated patient care delivery; engenders andparticipates in collaborative decision-making; ensures compliance withestablished standards; and contributes to creating an environment that fosterspatient advocacy and competence.

AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

• .This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will performother reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisorand/or hospital administration as required.
• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical andadhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Fulfills all duties and expectations of staff RN if appropriate.
• Coordinates and oversees day-to-day operations within an area of service.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data for quality improvement initiatives
• Participates in process improvement activities that facilitate continuousquality improvement as measured by patient and or customer serviceoutcomes.
• Promotes family centered concept by functioning as a liaison with the family,guest relations, and appropriate personnel.
• Functions as a liaison between clinical teams, service providers, and ancillaryservices on a day-to-day basis.
• Identifies and facilitates all risk management referrals to Manager and/orDirector.
• Follows established hospital guidelines required to determine deployment ofresources.
• Identifies performance issues and participates in the performance evaluationand competency assessment processes as directed by manager/director.
• Supports best practice through coordination with available resources.
• Routinely assumes role of charge nurse and/or staff nurse.
• Prioritizes, evaluates, and communicates to adjust to rapidly changingconditions by using critical thinking skills.
• Completes daily staffing assignments as directed and reported to unitmanager.
• Functions as a resource in area of expertise.
• Maintains accurate documentation, tracking key metrics and outcomes participates in audits, regulatory reviews, and accreditation processes
• Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to review outcomes and implementimprovements.EDUCATION AND/OR

• Graduate from an accredited school as appropriate.Registration and current licensure in the State of Texas as appropriate.Certification in area of specialty preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• Licensed in State of Texas as an RN
• PALS Certified
• BLS current at hireCertification in specialty preferred