Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Huntsman OR

Responsibilities

• Assists with the management of the department which involves input in performance evaluations, interviewing, hiring, counseling employees and administration of the budget.
• Supports and facilitates operational alignment with organization goals and strategies under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/department leadership.
• Responsible for the coordination of quality improvement initiatives.
• Captes coordination of staff education and development in coordination with the department manager and/or educator as appropriate. May include conducting in-services, staff development programs and orientation.
• Makes decisions about scheduling department staff.
• Investigates incident reports on patient care safety and counsels staff accordingly.
• Might function as a preceptor.
• Serves as a resource to external contacts and hospital staff in coordinating the repair and replacement of instruments and equipment.
• Maintains inventory of specialized items and ensures items are available.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
• Performs professional staff nursing functions.
• Performs professional staff nursing functions to maintain clinical expertise to support departmental operations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 clinical staff nurse shifts per month is required but may be greater based upon the needs of the department.
• This position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years general nursing experience.
• A current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.