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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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The RN-Clinical Coordinator/Educator provides leadership for all aspect of nursing care in the Cath/Ep Lab
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Reports to
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Cardiac Service Line Administrator/Director
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Supervises
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Staff RN’s, Nursing Assistants, Monitor Tech’s
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Ages of Patients
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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High Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: BSN or MSNPreferred: MSN
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: California RN License; American Heart Association BLS, ACLS; basic EKG course within 90 days of hire and/or successful challenge of EKG exam
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Experience
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Required: Minimum four years of Emergency Department, ICU or Cath/Ep Lab experience
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns reporting suspected violations.
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Monitors department specific standards of care/practice.
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Monitors unit readiness in TJC, California and Federal standards.
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Ensure daily assessment of unit equipment to maintain quality controls (i.e. Crash Cart check, BGM, Med Refrigerators, ACT (where applicable).
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Ensures unit based patient care equipment is working accurately without defect; places work orders when necessary with subsequent timely follow-up.
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Rounds with staff members/patients daily to evaluate care and services of hospitalized patients.
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Facilitates availability of adequate material resources and supplies.
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Assists control of expenditures within the department.
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Demonstrates proficiency in assessing shift staffing needs consistent with patient mix, census and acuity levels.
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Sets priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
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Assures patient acuity classification is completed and accurate.
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Maintains communication and resolves issues regarding shift activities.
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Coaches and educates staff Nurses regarding clinical questions.
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Retains clinical skills for execution of patient care as necessary including expertise in the initiation of IV therapy.
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Facilitates multidisciplinary patient care planning and rounding.
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Collaborates with staff regarding necessary physician notification.
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Effectively promotes and maintains the shared governance model.
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Completes performance reviews on assigned staff.
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Participates in touch base rounding with case management and primary nurse for patient.
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Administers all aspects of human resource policies including disciplinary action as delegated by Clinical Director.
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Resolves any patient, family or physician concerns/complaints consistent with organization-wide expectations; knowing when to engage the chain of command, (i.e. House Supervisor, Clinical Director or Patient Relations Representative).
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Inputs employees’ timekeeping corrections as indicated on “Timekeeping Correction Form” as per policy.
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Participates in creation of monthly schedule. Ensures schedules are completed in a timely fashion with staffing balance to meet volume needs and skill levels.
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Concurrent monitoring and auditing of electronic and computer systems for compliance and correction with appropriate staff member.
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Ensures staff compliance with required certifications.
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Provides leadership for Radiology Nursing Services.
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Acts as the Educator for the Cath/EP department. Provides education and materials for Cath/EP Lab.
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Demonstrates knowledge of all Cath/EP areas, and can provide patient care in all Cath/EP areas.
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Coordinates trials and acquisition of new equipment and supplies related to nursing supplies.
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Provides training to the Cath/EP Lab staff on computerized charting and Order Entry.
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Submits all new & changed orders to Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee for approval.
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Attends Committee meetings.
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Takes calls for Cath/EP Lab.
- Participates in the monthly meetings to decide on best practices for the treatment of CVD.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
