Registered Nurse- Clinical Coordinator (Wound Care)

Day (United States of America)

Registered Nurse- Clinical Coordinator (Wound Care)

The RN Clinical Coordinator is a Licensed Registered Nurse who oversees the daily clinical operations of the Outpatient Wound Care Clinic, supervises the clinical staff and assists the Nurse Manager with planning, organizing, directing, and patient care and personnel.

RN – State of Florida
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing, bachelor's degree preferred.
- Completion of general and nursing orientation.
- Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist.
- Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues
- Certification in Wound Care preferred or obtained within 6 months
- Completion of annual competency-based learning modules [CBL’s]
- Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines

- Documents assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis.
- Plans and coordinates care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs.
- Involves family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
- On admission, initiates individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge.
- Implements supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Initiates and verifies physician orders.
- Utilizes nursing judgment in the provision of care.
- Evaluates patients/families' response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
- Organizes patient care based on patient needs and available resources.
- Serves as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient.
- Identifies priorities for care of scheduled patients.
- Demonstrates professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice. Adheres to our Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times.
- Reports to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy).
- Maintains a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy).
- Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times.
- Follows legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care.
- Maintains competencies and continues development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education.
- Assists with staff orientation and professional development.
- Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
- Supports research and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Complies with patient safety goals and programs. 

- Role models excellence in patient care activities; takes patient assignment as needed.
- Supervises and assists with documentation in the patient’s medical record.
- Maintains knowledge base within area of specialty.
- Works to resolve conflicts with patients, families and staff.
- Unit expert with clinical documentation – both electronic and paper for downtime.
- Other related duties as assigned.