rn-clinical coordinator/educator - Rancho Mirage, CA , USA, United States - Eisenhower Health

    Eisenhower Health
    Eisenhower Health Rancho Mirage, CA , USA, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    • Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
      • The RN-Clinical Coordinator/Educator provides leadership for all aspect of nursing care in the Cath/Ep Lab
    • Reports to
      • Cardiac Service Line Administrator/Director
    • Supervises
      • Staff RN's, Nursing Assistants, Monitor Tech's
    • Ages of Patients
      • Adult
      • Geriatric
    • Blood Borne Pathogens
      • High Potential
    • Qualifications
      • Education
        • Required: BSN or MSN

          Preferred: MSN
      • Licensure/Certification
        • Required: California RN License; American Heart Association BLS, ACLS; basic EKG course within 90 days of hire and/or successful challenge of EKG exam
      • Experience
        • Required: Minimum four years of Emergency Department, ICU or Cath/Ep Lab experience
    • Essential Responsibilities
      • Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns reporting suspected violations.
      • Monitors department specific standards of care/practice.
      • Monitors unit readiness in TJC, California and Federal standards.
      • Ensure daily assessment of unit equipment to maintain quality controls (i.e. Crash Cart check, BGM, Med Refrigerators, ACT (where applicable).
      • Ensures unit based patient care equipment is working accurately without defect; places work orders when necessary with subsequent timely follow-up.
      • Rounds with staff members/patients daily to evaluate care and services of hospitalized patients.
      • Facilitates availability of adequate material resources and supplies.
      • Assists control of expenditures within the department.
      • Demonstrates proficiency in assessing shift staffing needs consistent with patient mix, census and acuity levels.
      • Sets priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
      • Assures patient acuity classification is completed and accurate.
      • Maintains communication and resolves issues regarding shift activities.
      • Coaches and educates staff Nurses regarding clinical questions.
      • Retains clinical skills for execution of patient care as necessary including expertise in the initiation of IV therapy.
      • Facilitates multidisciplinary patient care planning and rounding.
      • Collaborates with staff regarding necessary physician notification.
      • Effectively promotes and maintains the shared governance model.
      • Completes performance reviews on assigned staff.
      • Participates in touch base rounding with case management and primary nurse for patient.
      • Administers all aspects of human resource policies including disciplinary action as delegated by Clinical Director.
      • Resolves any patient, family or physician concerns/complaints consistent with organization-wide expectations; knowing when to engage the chain of command, (i.e. House Supervisor, Clinical Director or Patient Relations Representative).
      • Inputs employees' timekeeping corrections as indicated on Timekeeping Correction Form as per policy.
      • Participates in creation of monthly schedule. Ensures schedules are completed in a timely fashion with staffing balance to meet volume needs and skill levels.
      • Concurrent monitoring and auditing of electronic and computer systems for compliance and correction with appropriate staff member.
      • Ensures staff compliance with required certifications.
      • Provides leadership for Radiology Nursing Services.
      • Acts as the Educator for the Cath/EP department. Provides education and materials for Cath/EP Lab.
      • Demonstrates knowledge of all Cath/EP areas, and can provide patient care in all Cath/EP areas.
      • Coordinates trials and acquisition of new equipment and supplies related to nursing supplies.
      • Provides training to the Cath/EP Lab staff on computerized charting and Order Entry.
      • Submits all new & changed orders to Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee for approval.
      • Attends Committee meetings.
      • Takes calls for Cath/EP Lab.
      • Participates in the monthly meetings to decide on best practices for the treatment of CVD.