Clinical Coordinator- Hematology/ Oncology (Full Time, Day shift)

Job Summary:
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.
 
Minimum Job Requirements:


*  Registered Nurse Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


*  CPR American Heart Healthcare Provider – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


*  PALS - American Heart Association - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year


*  Aphon - Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course– must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year


*  2-4 years RN experience


*  Leadership experience

Essential Job Duties:
Nursing Care Functions:


* Oversees & administers direct care to immune-compromised patients including: Central line/IV site monitoring, lab draws & monitoring during high census; performs nursing assessment & intervention.


* Verifies patient Roadmap, protocol and orders for correctness and accuracy, upon admission.


* Ensures completion of patient admission history, prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process accurately as per department and hospital policies and procedures.


* Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.


* Follows physician’s orders, administers chemotherapy & patient medications & reconstitutes medications when needed.

Adheres to six rights of medication administration as per policy.


* Provides interventions which include electrolyte infusions, sepsis monitoring, and transfusions with blood products.


* Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care and attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes patient safety as per hospital policy.


* Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring and reassessment as per hospital Pain Management Policy and Procedure.


* Ensures appropriate restraint orders, use and documentation and monitoring as required by Sedation Policy and Procedure.


* Ensures proper and safe wound care as required by Wound Care Policy and Procedures.


* 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 all hospital codes.


* Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient and outcomes.

 
Leadership Competency:


* Coordinates and continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge and facilitates the processes in a timely manner.


* Identifies clinical strengths & opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, coaches and mentors employees to improve performance and clinical outcomes.


* Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations.

Collaborates with the Operations Administrator, Nursing Manager, and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.


* Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan.

Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.


* Assists in communication of hospital 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.


* Provides mentoring, coaching and performance feedback on an im...