Children's National Hospital
Clinical Program Coordinator (RN) - Colorectal Surgery
Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Clinical Program Coordinator (RN) – Colorectal Surgery at Children’s National Hospital. Position Summary
The Clinical Program Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC. They will coordinate nursing care and services for patients and family members in specific healthcare specialty encounters by telephonic, electronic, in person, and/or by mail. They will consult with physicians and other healthcare providers to resolve health concerns. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large. The role is responsible to lead the activities of the patient care delivery team for a specific patient population and to provide continuous accountability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care to ensure continuity of care is maintained. Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree (Required) 5 years of nursing experience (Required) Minimum of 1 year of recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting (Required) Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, educator, preceptor, council chair/member advancement on the clinical ladder or comparable positions) (Required) Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice Participate in/support Shared Nursing Leadership. Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into ongoing Magnet designation. Participate, contribute to internal/external committees, professional organizations, community activities. Accountable to support/participate in the Division of Nursing’s performance improvement process. Identify, define, and report on measures consistent with Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) for Ambulatory Nursing Practice. Integrate evidence-based practice and research into practice. Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Patient Family-Centered Care Consult and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other professional colleagues; involve patients and families in shared decision making; advocate for patient and family; accessing relevant health services. Assume responsibility and accountability for clinical care for a specific patient population and area workflow; develop goals based on patient response to illness, health promotion and program outcomes; implement evidence-based nursing interventions; document care provided. Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in tele-health services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data. Provide health education based on patient/family learning preferences; apply cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes. Engage to act in the best interest of the patient/family, building trust and confidence while upholding ethical standards of care. Coordinate mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care; contribute to the development of patient care policies and protocols. Resources and Work Environment Establish and maintain medical equipment and supplies; promote safe and effective use of equipment. Ensure regulatory requirements are met and the area is in a constant state of readiness; stay updated on health informatics and related technologies linked to patient care. Apply knowledge of operations, financial principles, and resources to deliver quality, cost-effective, safe care services. Enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in clinical, legal, regulatory and cultural competence relevant to patient population and community care. Foster collaboration to support a high-performance team and positive partnership outcomes. Partners for Excellence Facilitate interdisciplinary patient care rounds/conferences to review treatment goals and optimize outcomes. Manage time, scheduling and coverage to meet patient and family needs; cross-cover in other areas as needed. Direct flow of patients and staff to ensure efficient care delivery. Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, PCTs and other personnel per state practice act and CNMC job descriptions. Communicate and escalate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate. Participate in peer review for staff. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others\' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment Use resources efficiently Seek cost-effective ways of delivering care Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider and Administrative Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Clinical Program Coordinator (RN) – Colorectal Surgery at Children’s National Hospital. Position Summary
The Clinical Program Coordinator will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC. They will coordinate nursing care and services for patients and family members in specific healthcare specialty encounters by telephonic, electronic, in person, and/or by mail. They will consult with physicians and other healthcare providers to resolve health concerns. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large. The role is responsible to lead the activities of the patient care delivery team for a specific patient population and to provide continuous accountability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care to ensure continuity of care is maintained. Qualifications
Bachelor\'s Degree (Required) 5 years of nursing experience (Required) Minimum of 1 year of recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting (Required) Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, educator, preceptor, council chair/member advancement on the clinical ladder or comparable positions) (Required) Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice Participate in/support Shared Nursing Leadership. Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into ongoing Magnet designation. Participate, contribute to internal/external committees, professional organizations, community activities. Accountable to support/participate in the Division of Nursing’s performance improvement process. Identify, define, and report on measures consistent with Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) for Ambulatory Nursing Practice. Integrate evidence-based practice and research into practice. Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Patient Family-Centered Care Consult and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other professional colleagues; involve patients and families in shared decision making; advocate for patient and family; accessing relevant health services. Assume responsibility and accountability for clinical care for a specific patient population and area workflow; develop goals based on patient response to illness, health promotion and program outcomes; implement evidence-based nursing interventions; document care provided. Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in tele-health services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data. Provide health education based on patient/family learning preferences; apply cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes. Engage to act in the best interest of the patient/family, building trust and confidence while upholding ethical standards of care. Coordinate mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care; contribute to the development of patient care policies and protocols. Resources and Work Environment Establish and maintain medical equipment and supplies; promote safe and effective use of equipment. Ensure regulatory requirements are met and the area is in a constant state of readiness; stay updated on health informatics and related technologies linked to patient care. Apply knowledge of operations, financial principles, and resources to deliver quality, cost-effective, safe care services. Enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in clinical, legal, regulatory and cultural competence relevant to patient population and community care. Foster collaboration to support a high-performance team and positive partnership outcomes. Partners for Excellence Facilitate interdisciplinary patient care rounds/conferences to review treatment goals and optimize outcomes. Manage time, scheduling and coverage to meet patient and family needs; cross-cover in other areas as needed. Direct flow of patients and staff to ensure efficient care delivery. Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, PCTs and other personnel per state practice act and CNMC job descriptions. Communicate and escalate clinical/administrative issues as appropriate. Participate in peer review for staff. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others\' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment Use resources efficiently Seek cost-effective ways of delivering care Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider and Administrative Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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