Nurse Clinical Program Coordinator - PRN (as needed) - Department of Urology, DC.

Nurse Clinical Program Coordinator - PRN (as needed) - Department of Urology, DC.-(240001K3)

Description

Ready to elevate your nursing career? Become a Urology Clinical Program Coordinator (CPC) and dive into a world of dynamic challenges and professional fulfillment! You'll lead patient care, from bustling clinics to in-office procedures, making a real impact every day.

Forge meaningful connections with families, guiding them through their healthcare journey with compassion. Join our tight-knit team that celebrates your expertise and supports your growth.

With no evening or weekend commitments, find the perfect work-life balance. If you're ready for a stimulating environment where every challenge is an opportunity, join us and take your career to new heights!

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

5 years Nursing experience. Minimum of one year recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience for example as a charge nurse, educator, preceptor, council chair / member advancement on the clinical ladder or comparable positions. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Professional Practice

• Participate in / support Shared Nursing Leadership.
• Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation.
• Participate, contribute to internal / external committees, professional organizations, community activities.
• Accountable to support / participate in the Division of Nursing’s performance improvement process.
• Identify ,define ,and report on measures consistent with Nurse Sensitive Indicators (NSIs) for Ambulatory Nursing Practice.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and research into practice.
• Assist physicians and other professional providers to maintain appropriate cost and desired patient outcomes.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Patient Family- Centered Care

Plan to consult and collaborate with patients, families physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other professional colleagues;

involve patients and families in shared decision making; advocate for patient and family; accessing relevant health services.

• Responsible and having the authority and accountability for clinical care for specific patient population and area workflow;
• develop pertinent goals based on patient response to illness, health promotion and program expected outcomes; implement suitable, evidence-based nursing interventions;

provide careful and complete documentation of care provided.

• Use the nursing process in the clinic setting and in tele-health services to assess patient problems and concerns; critically analyze and integrate subjective and objective data.
• Provide health education based on the patient / family learning preferences throughout a patient’s disease trajectory or health promotion;

utilize expertise in cultural competency to enhance relationships, processes, and outcomes for patients / families.

• Engage opportunities to act in the best interest of the patient / family, building trust and confidence, while upholding moral and legal standards of due care.
• Coordinate mechanisms across systems, institutions, and community to provide continuity of care for wellness needs or health concerns;

direct and participate in the development of patient care policies and protocols in order to advise and guide practice.

Resources and Work Environment

• Establish and maintain medical equipment and supplies, include a plan to promote safe and effective use of equipment.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are met and area is in a constant state of readiness in area of practice; keep update on the application of health informatics systems such as diagnosis and treatment technology linked to patient care.
• Apply knowledge of operations, financial principles, and resources to ensure quality and appropriate care services are delivered in a cost effective and safe manner.
• Responsible to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities in areas in clinical, legal, regulatory and cultural competence associated with patient population and community relevant care.
• Employ critical attributes of effective collaboration to create, promote, and maintain an environment that supports successful partnership and high performance team outcomes.

Partners for Excellence

• Facilitate interdisciplinary patient care rounds / conferences to review treatment goals and optimize outcomes.
• Ensure time, schedule and alternate coverage accuracy in meeting patients / families care and personal needs; participate in cross coverage of other areas providing clinical care when the special needs arise.
• Direct the flow of patients and staff to assure patients are adequately managed and the care environment is running smoothly.
• Work in collaboration with professional staff including RNs, LPNs, PCTs and other unlicensed assistive personnel as manifested in the state practice act / guidelines and CNMC job descriptions.
• Communicate and escalate clinical / administrative issues as appropriate to levels of individuals assigned for resolution.
• Participate in the peer review for staff.

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment / Identification

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork / Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement / Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management / Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NWWashington20010

Nursing

Organization

Surgery COEPosition Status : R (Regular)-O - PRNShift : DayWork Schedule : 20 hours

Job Posting

May 30, 2024, 4 : 36 : 35 PM