RN-Clinical Coordinator/Educator – Cardiac Cath Lab

The RN-Clinical Coordinator/Educator provides leadership for all aspect of nursing care in the Cath/Ep Lab

Staff RN’s, Nursing Assistants, Monitor Tech’s

Adult

Geriatric

High Potential

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns reporting suspected violations.

Monitors department specific standards of care/practice.

Monitors unit readiness in TJC, California and Federal standards.

Ensure daily assessment of unit equipment to maintain quality controls (i.e. Crash Cart check, BGM, Med Refrigerators, ACT (where applicable).

Ensures unit based patient care equipment is working accurately without defect; places work orders when necessary with subsequent timely follow-up.

Rounds with staff members/patients daily to evaluate care and services of hospitalized patients.

Facilitates availability of adequate material resources and supplies.

Assists control of expenditures within the department.

Demonstrates proficiency in assessing shift staffing needs consistent with patient mix, census and acuity levels.

Sets priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.

Assures patient acuity classification is completed and accurate.

Maintains communication and resolves issues regarding shift activities.

Coaches and educates staff Nurses regarding clinical questions.

Retains clinical skills for execution of patient care as necessary including expertise in the initiation of IV therapy.

Facilitates multidisciplinary patient care planning and rounding.

Collaborates with staff regarding necessary physician notification.

Effectively promotes and maintains the shared governance model.

Completes performance reviews on assigned staff.

Participates in touch base rounding with case management and primary nurse for patient.

Administers all aspects of human resource policies including disciplinary action as delegated by Clinical Director.

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).

Inputs employees’ timekeeping corrections as indicated on “Timekeeping Correction Form” as per policy.

Participates in creation of monthly schedule. Ensures schedules are completed in a timely fashion with staffing balance to meet volume needs and skill levels.

Concurrent monitoring and auditing of electronic and computer systems for compliance and correction with appropriate staff member.

Ensures staff compliance with required certifications.

Provides leadership for Radiology Nursing Services.

Acts as the Educator for the Cath/EP department. Provides education and materials for Cath/EP Lab.

Demonstrates knowledge of all Cath/EP areas, and can provide patient care in all Cath/EP areas.

Coordinates trials and acquisition of new equipment and supplies related to nursing supplies.

Provides training to the Cath/EP Lab staff on computerized charting and Order Entry.

Submits all new & changed orders to Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee for approval.

Attends Committee meetings.

Takes calls for Cath/EP Lab.