Birthcare Clinical Coordinator, Job in Covington, GA

Birthcare Clinical Coordinator at Newton Medical Center

Updated: March 2, 2011
Location: Covington, GA
Category: Medical & Health - Nursing

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Clinical Care Coordinator plans, directs and participates in direct and indirect patient care and other unit activities in order to provide quality patient care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates an ongoing knowledge of the overall activities, patient case load and acuity within the department, giving clinical assistance as needed.

Plans safe and efficient nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital, the department and Patient Care Services.

Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with quality standards of care and documented in the clinical record.

Delegates responsibilities within the scope of staff abilities to provide continuity of care.

Continuously assesses and evaluates nursing care given within the department and communicates findings to Director.

Promotes an environment in which the patient care team can work cooperatively toward objectives and strive for excellence in patient care.

Demonstrates and promotes good interpersonal relationships and positive staff morale within the department.

Assists Director with formation and implementation of policies and procedures.

Confers and works closely with the Director regarding staff changes, needs and problems, seeking advice when needed.

Monitors clinical record to assist in resolving patient problems in a timely manner.

Works closely with the Director to assure appropriateness of ongoing QI monitoring on the unit and in preparation for QI reports.

Has attended a minimum of one Advanced Fetal Monitoring course.

Demonstrates the ability to initiate and direct life support measures by performing effectively in Code Blue, Code Pink and Code Red situations.

Demonstrates basic knowledge of the standards of practice of AWHONN guidelines.

Demonstrates knowledge of breastfeeding instruction and techniques.

Contributes to monthly staff meetings.

Assists the staff in monitoring supplies and equipment usage being alert for and taking measure to control waste

Contributes pertinent observations to employee performance improvement process.

Maintains a current understanding of policies/procedures and memoranda of the hospital and interprets same to staff and when necessary, to physicians.

Demonstrates a working knowledge of the legal responsibilities of the hospital to the patient, physician, and nursing personnel and when in doubt, confers with the Director.

Demonstrates a complete knowledge of location, care and operation of all equipment for area of responsibility.

Demonstrates the ability to effectively perform in the role of circulating nurse/scrub nurse and the recovery of c-section patients.

Assist the Director in maintaining all statistical data on a monthly basis

Works with the Director to maintain an optimum staff of qualified/competent personnel on duty by working with the department schedule

Works with the clinical director to ensure that appropriately trained/oriented staff is assigned according to patient needs and that all assignments are based on acuity.

Works with the clinical director to maintain all changes on the employee time schedule keeping overtime to a minimum and ensuring safe staffing levels

Assumes direct care and responsibilities as appropriate

Demonstrates the ability to assess, treat, and care for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a graduate of a school of nursing.

Must hold current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.

Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience with charge duties preferred.

BLS/NRP certification required. ACLS/NRP certification preferred or willing to obtain.

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Superior Customer Service at Newton Medical Center

Newton Medical Center is known for providing customer service. We have Four Foundations of Superior Customer Service that all employees are expected to follow.

Hospitable Hospital

As a hospitable hospital we expect everyone to do their part for our customers including:

Greet everyone with a smile.
Respond to customer’s requests promptly.
Treat other employees as a customer.

Professional in Attitude, Appearance and Actions

Our customers expect a high level of professionalism from our staff and we expect our staff to demonstrate an “it’s my job” attitude and to maintain professional appearance. Professional appearance at Newton Medical Center does not include:

Visible body piercing jewelry other than two earrings in each ear lobe (women only).
Visible tattoos.
Extremes in hair color or style.

Smoking on hospital property.

Maintain a clean and well-kept facility

We maintain a clean facility, not only because of our housekeeping staff, but because we expect everyone to help maintain the facility.

Patient Safety

We follow Joint Commission’s accreditation of hospitals national patient safety goals and expect all employees to communicate any unsafe conditions they observe.

Birthcare Clinical Coordinator at Newton Medical Center

Superior Customer Service at Newton Medical Center

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