Clinical Coordinator PreOp/PACU

Description

Ravine Way Surgery Center, located in Glenview, is currently seeking an experienced PreOp/PACU Clinical Coordinator to join our team.

The Clinical Coordinator will provide coordination of therapeutic, effective patient/family-centered care according to physician orders, in compliance with the philosophy of the facility, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies and apply knowledge of the nursing process, illness, surgical procedures and anesthesia practice to the patient admissions process. The responsibility of this position includes communication with all staff members, management, physicians, anesthesia care providers, and the patient as well as assesings the patient and documenting the admission assessment process according to AORN Standards and Recommended Practice. The successful Clinical Coordinator will demonstrate the ability to evaluate, initiate and implement patient care based on this assessment process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. They are not to be construed as an exclusive list of all job duties performed in this position.

1. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for maintaining clinical, communication and personal knowledge and skills required to meet the challenge of delivering safe and effective patient care.

2. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for assisting with daily staffing, patient/physician/employee issues in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Administrator.

3. The Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating staffing scheduled for assigned areas based on census, coordinates lunches and breaks.

Clinical Practice:

1. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patient served, including the ability to obtain, interpret, and communicate information in terms of the patient’s needs, a knowledge of growth and development, and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by the following age groups: 

1. ___ ADOLESCENT (13-17 years) 
2. ___ ADULT (18-69 years) 
3. ___ GERIATRIC (70+ years) 

2. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for oversight of utilization of the nursing process in all aspects of the delivery of patient care and completion of all activities according to established policy, procedure, and protocol.

1. Communicates accurate and timely information regarding patients and their care and/or their significant others
2. Records pertinent information clearly, accurately and in a timely manner
3. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with patients, significant others, and co-workers
4. Utilities appropriate lines of communication
5. Assess the health status of the patient by collecting data via:

                   i. Patient interview

                  ii. Performance of a physical assessment for all age groups according to the plan of care

                 iii. Recognizes variances in the assessment which are normal/abnormal for the age group

                 iv. Review of records

1. Organizes a plan of care that incorporates physician prescribed treatments, nursing assignments and diagnostic date in a manner that:

                      i. Is prioritized, timely & integrated with the pre-operative plan of care

1. Implements, documents, and evaluates the plan of care in a manner that:

                    i. Reflects management of identified problems

                   ii. Reflects observations of patient’s response to treatment

                  iii. Integrates physician’s orders into the plan

                  iv. Demonstrates appropriate prioritization 

                   v. Reflects collaboration with physicians and other members of the team

                  vi. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate administration of medications and treatments 

                        according to policy, procedure, and protocol

                  vii. Re-evaluates and modifies the plan of care as indicated

1. Participates in appropriate patient safety procedures
2. Ensures that appropriate documentation is completed 

Clinical Leadership:

1. Accepts responsibility for nursing activities related to the care of the patient

2. Demonstrates appropriate judgment and decision-making skills

3. Acts as the patient’s advocate in meeting his/her physical and psychological needs

4. Serves as a preceptor and orients new members

5. Demonstrates effective communication skills and the ability to recognize and intervene in stressful situations involving the patient, significant other and/or team members

6. Creates and maintains a safe and comfortable environment in which surgery can take place

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Acts as patient advocate, as applied to pre-operative coordination nursing

2. Treats patients respectively, in a calm and courteous manner at all times

3. Recognizes and anticipates potential situations, institutes established procedures for specific situations

4. Completes self-assessment of procedural competency, practicing within his/her scope of practice and knowledge. Seeks out assistance when unfamiliar or uncomfortable with situations or circumstances within his/her responsibilities

5. Anticipates and assists anesthesia staff with gathering the necessary data for anesthesia metric qualifications approved by the Medical Executive Committee regarding Anesthesia Admission guidelines

6. Documents and records patient pre-op clearance information 

7. Provides a channel of communication between events and team members prior to the surgical date

8. Responsible for documenting accurate, timely data

9. Makes certain patient’s chart is complete prior admission to the surgery center

10. Explains any procedure and day of admission questions to the patient and/or family member

11. Explains pre-operative orders per the respective physician

12. Liaison between the center, the surgeon, anesthesia team and patient before admission to the surgery center

13. Keeps work area stocked with appropriate supplies and orders when below usage level

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversees PreOp and PACU staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, assisting when applicable assigning and directing work. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education and / or Experience:

RN degree, graduate of an accredited nursing institution.  Currently licensed in IL. 

BLS Certification

Previous ambulatory surgery center experience required.

Two years leadership experience in a healthcare role.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Awareness of changing trends in nursing practice and ability to adapt

Knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to specific location and patient population. 

Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.

Ability to communicate in verbal and written methods

Ability and willingness to adjust schedule (trade or work extra) to meet the needs of the facility

Ability to work under supervision as well as ability to oversee others

Evidence of continued education in clinical nursing and universal precautions

Ability to set priorities

Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc.

Superior interpersonal skills

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week):  medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.