Clinical Coordinator Acute Care/Surgical Serv
About us
Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital serving more than 33,000 patients annually from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923, Loretto provides a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system focused on promoting general wellness and education. The hospital staff aims to empower patients with knowledge and resources to foster a culture of proactive medical management within the community.
SUMMARY
The Clinical Coordinator manages medical supplies, assists with department recruitment, schedules staff, and ensures service quality. This role collaborates with the Nursing Director and other healthcare providers to coordinate and manage treatment processes, ensuring excellent patient care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures development of patient care standards and maintains compliance with standards for patient care and quality improvement.
Participates in process improvement and regulatory readiness to meet regulatory agency standards.
Facilitates the arrangement and direction of patient care conferences.
Ensures continuity of patient care information between shifts and coordinates patient admitting, discharges, transfers, and other operational issues.
Supervises and participates in the daily delivery of patient care on assigned unit/area. Assumes patient load if the unit is short-staffed.
Provides and gives cooperative and courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers, and other internal/external customers. Ensures all communications and job activities result in a positive customer experience.
Supports and interprets policies and procedures for personnel, physicians, patients, and others as appropriate. Investigates reported policy and procedure variations. Facilitates employee unit in-services on new policies, procedures, equipment, and techniques for patient care.
Prepares and maintains staffing schedules. Schedules time, tasks, and activities, and establishes a course of action to accomplish specific goals.
Develops the skills, knowledge, and abilities of employees through coaching and development. Assists in orienting new personnel, continuing education, and in-service educational programs. Manages department dynamics and interpersonal relationships.
COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills; good oral, written, and interpersonal skills; strong analytical and organization skills.
Certifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois license, Basic life support BLS, Advanced Life Support ACLS, Crisis Prevention Intervention certification.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of management and leadership skills required; Strong demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills; Possess a high level of analytical and organization skills; Possess effective oral and written communication skills to lead, teach, and persuade others and the ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations. Knowledge of management principles and procedures, knowledgeable about budget calculations, preparations, and variances. Analytical reasoning ability; ability to adapt theory and/or practices.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sit, stand, walk throughout the hospital.
Lift or carry objects 35 – 40lbs.
Lift and position patients some of whom may exceed 300lbs.
Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Well-lighted and ventilated area, with high traffic flow of patients, visitors, staff and others.
May be exposed to internal/external disasters in which appropriate policies, procedures and plans must be followed to protect personnel, patients and self.
BENEFITS
Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.
Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.
Work Environment: As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.