Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Clinical Coordinator-Emergency Services Full Time Nights
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois, United States, 60190
Clinical Coordinator-Emergency Services Full Time Nights
36 hrs/wk - 0.9 FTE The Clinical Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities
Facilitates unit operations on a shift basis according to policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements. Coordinates unit based staffing assignments on a shift basis to achieve high quality and cost effective care. Directs patient care provided by staff nurses and support personnel for a specific shift. Champions new initiatives and helps in unit/departmental or hospital wide committees/task forces. Communicates directly with patients and significant others about nursing care. Implements appropriate action plans to provide safe, quality, and efficient care. Assures safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff. In collaboration with the unit manager, contributes to the development of process improvement opportunities and initiatives. Utilizes unit/department dashboard and partners with leadership in leading activities that ensure meeting of targeted goals. Assures regulatory compliance of all activities. Assists with data interpretations and analysis. Provides direct patient care as needed. I. Clinical
Demonstrates clinical proficiency according to unit specialty. Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients, significant others and staff. Demonstrates patient first and cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies and all other resources. Assures that quality improvement activities are completed for the assigned shift. Assesses and intervenes in critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors and consults with manager or administrator for guidance as needed. Participate in peer review by providing feedback, coaching and participating in crucial conversations II. Professional
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation. Is an advocate for patients and their significant others, coworkers, the community, the nursing profession, and the organization. Consistently demonstrates accountability for his/her professional practice. Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers. Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums. Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making. Assumes responsibility for meeting regulatory and other mandatory requirements. Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education/certification related to clinical specialty area. III. Leadership
Acts in accordance with organizational culture; understands how own work team affects others in the organization and knows when to escalate an issue, problem, or decision. IV. Education
Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager. Orients staff new to the Clinical Coordinator role. Serves as a resource for staff. Clinical coaching of staff leads to exceptional patient outcomes. Contributes to unit orientation. Fosters a mentoring culture. V. Evidence Based Practice
Provides leadership in advancing practice through evidence based care and participates in clinical research. Participates in the Practice Operations Council. Qualifications
Required: Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois Bachelor Science Nursing BLS through American Heart Association Minimum two years clinical experience in area of clinical specialty Preferred: Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
36 hrs/wk - 0.9 FTE The Clinical Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities
Facilitates unit operations on a shift basis according to policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements. Coordinates unit based staffing assignments on a shift basis to achieve high quality and cost effective care. Directs patient care provided by staff nurses and support personnel for a specific shift. Champions new initiatives and helps in unit/departmental or hospital wide committees/task forces. Communicates directly with patients and significant others about nursing care. Implements appropriate action plans to provide safe, quality, and efficient care. Assures safety and security of patients, significant others, and staff. In collaboration with the unit manager, contributes to the development of process improvement opportunities and initiatives. Utilizes unit/department dashboard and partners with leadership in leading activities that ensure meeting of targeted goals. Assures regulatory compliance of all activities. Assists with data interpretations and analysis. Provides direct patient care as needed. I. Clinical
Demonstrates clinical proficiency according to unit specialty. Implements appropriate actions to respond to needs of patients, significant others and staff. Demonstrates patient first and cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies and all other resources. Assures that quality improvement activities are completed for the assigned shift. Assesses and intervenes in critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors and consults with manager or administrator for guidance as needed. Participate in peer review by providing feedback, coaching and participating in crucial conversations II. Professional
Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation. Is an advocate for patients and their significant others, coworkers, the community, the nursing profession, and the organization. Consistently demonstrates accountability for his/her professional practice. Consistently demonstrates compassion to internal and external customers. Dynamic representative of the nursing profession in internal and external forums. Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making. Assumes responsibility for meeting regulatory and other mandatory requirements. Assumes responsibility for personal development plan and education/certification related to clinical specialty area. III. Leadership
Acts in accordance with organizational culture; understands how own work team affects others in the organization and knows when to escalate an issue, problem, or decision. IV. Education
Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager. Orients staff new to the Clinical Coordinator role. Serves as a resource for staff. Clinical coaching of staff leads to exceptional patient outcomes. Contributes to unit orientation. Fosters a mentoring culture. V. Evidence Based Practice
Provides leadership in advancing practice through evidence based care and participates in clinical research. Participates in the Practice Operations Council. Qualifications
Required: Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois Bachelor Science Nursing BLS through American Heart Association Minimum two years clinical experience in area of clinical specialty Preferred: Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.