Clinical Coordinator - Operating Room

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

About the role

At the direction of the assigned Nursing Director, the Clinical Coordinator, RN, coordinates all patient care activities for a defined clinical unit during a designated shift, participates in the provision of quality patient care, and supports cost-effective operations. Assists with administrative tasks such as scheduling, timekeeping, and helps develop unit goals. Participates in evaluating, coaching, and disciplining department staff as warranted. Provides coverage for the Director when requested and participates in assigned meetings as needed. The Clinical Coordinator may work across all shifts to provide training or support staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director with employee evaluations and performance management. Utilizes observation techniques, chart review, and patient interviews to evaluate staff nurse performance and quality of patient care delivered. Assists employees to improve/maintain performance by establishing goals with measurable performance outcomes, action plans, and time frames.
• Assists the Director in developing unit goals and plans for evaluating and achieving those initiatives.
• Makes shift patient care assignments and provides direction to other members of the patient care team to coordinate all aspects of a nursing unit/department for assigned shift(s). Assesses effectiveness of directions given and problem-solves issues regarding patient care.
• Provides direct patient care when needed, evaluates outcomes, consults with other care providers as warranted, and adjusts nursing care interventions appropriately to ensure optimal patient care, including placement of patients at the proper level of care.
• Ensures schedules are completed timely and balanced with minimum core staff levels and skill mix to cover patient care needs, acting as a staffing/department management resource as needed.
• Participates in planning staff education and in-service related to staff or patient needs; new technology or products; and quality and performance improvement opportunities with follow-up evaluations/assessment of program effectiveness. Training presentations are documented, and individual staff education records are maintained.
• Performs Kronos timekeeping data entry and monitoring. Meets Payroll deadlines.
• Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment, conservation of supplies and equipment, and other organizational resources, providing input to the Department Director on budgeting matters.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the work setting with changing patient assignments, varying staff levels, and patient care environments, completing work on time.
• Assesses quality of nursing care on the units and implements necessary changes to promote excellence in practice. Assists in organization and follow-up on CQI projects and preparation for Joint Commission.
• Coordinates the new hire process, including education, competency verification, and development of staff.
• Maintains current competencies and skill levels required for work/specialty areas.
• Participates on committees, special projects, and teaching presentations as agreed with the Director.
• Identifies patients at risk for abuse as well as associated signs and symptoms and understands mandatory reporting requirements for healthcare professionals. Works to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Ensures patient safety by assessing and proactively implementing safety measures with specific consideration of the patient’s functional and developmental age.
• Documents in a clear, complete, legible, organized, and timely manner, demonstrating skill in the nursing process and critical thinking. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, and statistics.
• Identifies and communicates problems regarding ethical issues that may surface between professionals and patients. Demonstrates respect for patient rights. Works collaboratively with physicians to resolve patient care issues.
• Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Develops others to do the same.
• Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current California RN license.
• Current BLS Certification.
• ACLS required.
• Other certifications as required per assigned unit (e.g., NRP, PALS, MICN).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an acute care setting within area of clinical expertise.
• Recent supervisory/management experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and understanding of differences in care requirements for the assigned area.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Pay

$49.69 - $77.02 hourly. Individual wages are determined based on qualifications and experience.

About the organization

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley.