Clinical RN Coord-Float

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The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the coordination of patient wound, fistula and ostomy care while providing support and supervision to wound team personnel in the performance of their duties. The Clinical Coordinator is a clinical resource who ensures patients receive the highest quality care by serving as a professional role model, supervising the wound care team's daily operations assuring regulatory compliance and acting as a liaison between management and staff. The CC will provide direct patient care and assume on call responsibilities as determined by hospital needs. The Clinical Coordinator is instrumental in creating a positive public image and working environment. Demonstrates Duties and responsibilities of a Wound care Registered Nurse.

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)

• Engages in population appropriate communication.
• Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
• Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
• Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems.
• Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
• Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Wound Care Team Operations:

• Providing direct patient care.
• Assuring appropriate staffing levels which are consistent with acuity, census and budget.
• Implementing interventions to carry out long-range goals.
• Participating in team and unit based performance improvement activities.
• Assuring compliance to policies and procedures.
• Promoting the use of the nursing process according to standards set forth by the institution.
• Identifying issue/problems that need investigation, resolution, and appropriate follow-up
• Facilitates the maintenance of a clean, safe, and organized environment.

LEADERSHIP: 

• Understanding of the organizational structures of the unit, hospital and key departments is displayed.
• Understanding of the Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies and procedures, and unit protocol is demonstrated.
• With guidance, hospital policies and procedures are interpreted to other staff members including legal implications.
• Responsibility for patient/resident care is delegated and accepted.
• Open lines of communication are maintained between staff and management and makes staff needs known to management.
• Remains cognizant of staff morale, attempts to alleviate inter-staff tensions and when indicated, directs pertinent complaints to management.
• Actively participating in problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution.
• Maintaining a team environment that encourages retention, development of staff and patient satisfaction.
• Facilitating the planning, implementation and evaluation of the orientation of the new employees.
• Is aware of and supports effective use of staff.
• Promoting economic and efficient use of resources.
• Delegates tasks to appropriate levels.
• Utilizes time management skills.
• Constructive use of time on unit by staff is promoted and maintained.
• Assuring availability and appropriate use of supplies.
• Supplies are conserved.
• Identifying the learning needs of the staff and facilitating methods to meet these needs.

ASSESSMENT:

• Knowledge base is demonstrated of normal physiological and psychosocial functions.
• Understanding of signs and symptoms data related to disease process is demonstrated.
• Collects, reports, and records subjective and objective data about the health status of clients in an accurate and timely manner consistent with established unit/departmental standards, policies,