About the job
The Clinical Coordinator embodies the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM), upholding the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program while adhering to all applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
As a seasoned Registered Nurse, the Clinical Coordinator not only delivers direct patient care but also plays a pivotal role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, managing patient flow, optimizing staffing, utilizing resources efficiently, and resolving issues during their shift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee unit operations on a shift basis, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Strategically coordinate staffing assignments to deliver high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
- Guide patient care activities performed by nursing staff and support personnel during the shift.
- Lead new initiatives and participate in committees or task forces at the unit, departmental, or hospital level.
- Engage directly with patients and their families regarding nursing care matters.
- Develop and implement action plans to ensure safe, quality, and efficient patient care.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, family members, and staff.
- Provide direct patient care while continuously assessing patients and their families' biopsychosocial and educational needs.
- Monitor and document patient responses to therapeutic interventions and progress toward expected outcomes.
- Ensure completion of quality improvement activities for the shift.
- Assess and intervene during critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors, consulting with management as necessary.
- Guarantee a clean, welcoming, and hazard-free environment for all.
- Analyze daily operational patterns and recommend program changes as needed.
- Anticipate staffing needs for upcoming shifts and arrange coverage accordingly.
- Facilitate effective interdepartmental communication regarding incidents with relevant personnel.
- Provide input on budgetary considerations, particularly relating to staffing and cost management strategies.
- Build relationships across departments to enhance patient care.
- Identify staff development needs and communicate them to management.
- Orient new staff to the roles of Clinical Coordinator and Charge Nurse.
- Act as a resource for staff.