Perianesthesia Clinical Coordinator RGV

General Purpose of Job

The coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing a specific area of service and supports the day-to-day operation of Driscoll Children's Hospital vision of excellent and integrated patient care delivery; engenders and participates in collaborative decision-making; ensures compliance with established standards; and contributes to creating an environment that fosters patient advocacy and competence.

Essential Functions

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines
• Fulfills all duties and expectations of staff RN if appropriate
• Coordinates and oversees day-to-day operations within an area of service
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data for quality improvement initiatives
• Participates in process improvement activities that facilitate continuous quality improvement as measured by patient and or customer service outcomes
• Promotes family centered concept by functioning as a liaison with the family, guest relations, and appropriate personnel
• Functions as a liaison between clinical teams, service providers, and ancillary services on a day-to-day basis
• Identifies and facilitates all risk management referrals to Manager and/or Director
• Follows established hospital guidelines required to determine deployment of resources
• Identifies performance issues and participates in the performance evaluation and competency assessment processes as directed by manager/director
• Supports best practice through coordination with available resources
• Routinely assumes role of charge nurse and/or staff nurse
• Prioritizes, evaluates, and communicates to adjust to rapidly changing conditions by using critical thinking skills
• Completes daily staffing assignments as directed and reported to unit manager
• Functions as a resource in area of expertise
• Maintains accurate documentation, tracking key metrics and outcomes
• Participates in audits, regulatory reviews, and accreditation processes
• Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to review outcomes and implement improvements

Education and Licensure

• Graduate from an accredited school as appropriate
• Registration and current licensure in the State of Texas as appropriate
• Licensed in State of Texas as an RN
• PALS Certified
• BLS current at hire
• Certification in area of specialty preferred