Background:The
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Interventional Radiology role is essential in improving the patient experience in the units as well as elevating quality of care delivery and patient safety. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Director, assists with orientation and training for new employees, ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies by enforcing policy and procedures, and improves patient throughput. In the absence or at the direction of the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator will maintain the operational and clinical aspects of the unit.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, staff management and development, appropriate staffing, patient flow/throughput, quality, patient safety, and patient experience.
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator is expected to communicate and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and all other healthcare professionals to meet optimum outcomes. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator works as needed, providing direct line care to patients and entering staffing as needed. This role is staffed for both day and night shifts and is required to provide leadership outside of regular business hours.
This position also works on rotating weekends and holidays. This position reports to the nurse manager/director and provides supervision to unit staff.MINIMUM Education: MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:- 3-5 years current clinical nursing background required.
- Five (5) of progressive clinical experience to include Acute Care Cardiac Nursing, Acute Care Telemetry, Critical Care/Emergency Room Nursing, Case Management, Charge Nurse/House Supervision, or Transfer Center experience.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:- Progressive track record of leadership responsibilities.
REQUIRED LICENSES, Certificates, Registrations:- Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid Illinois license
