Clinical Coordinator Nursing Practice - Military Veterans

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  DEPARTMENT: 16014 - Nursing Pro Practice


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  LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102


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  WORK TYPE: Full Time


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  WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Coordinator of Nursing Practice is an RN that acts as a resource to care team members including but not limited to nursing staff, and allied health professionals. The Clinical Coordinator of Nursing Practice ensures that services provided are in alignment with current clinical practice guidelines in accordance with evidence-based policies, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and regulatory requirements keeping the patient as the primary focus. This position requires theoretical and practical knowledge of nursing practice and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Other duties may be assigned.

• Shares knowledge and expertise regarding evidenced based nursing practice.

• Rounds through the system to proactively monitor and ensure policy and regulatory requirements are being met.

• Conducts concurrent and retrospective chart audits to ensure compliance with nursing policy. Maintains databases in a timely manner, assists in data tracking and trending.

• Participates in educational development and improvement projects.

• Works closely with physicians, nursing staff and other leaders throughout the organization, to appropriately address gaps in nursing practice.

• Collaborates with the care team and leaders to develop and implement corrective plans to address practice and policy gaps.

• Works with the nursing executive leadership team to monitor and report progress of action plans and policy compliance outcomes.

• Assists with tracking the progress of the corrective action plans and identifying areas that require improvement.

• Assists staff in identifying variances and solutions.

• Communicates with respective team members regarding practice findings.

• Promotes patient, family and physician satisfaction and is accountable for patient care delivery through appropriate resource utilization, active communication/follow up with team members and promoting clinical quality initiatives.

• Works autonomously, possesses excellent problem-solving skills and can complete assigned duties with timeframe given.

• Maintains clinical knowledge and skill of nursing practice. Shows a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth through internal and external learning opportunities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a registered nurse in acute care setting

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

• Excellent analytic, organizational and communication skills are essential.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.