Clinical Nurse Coordinator Orthopedics
Company: Medical City Dallas
Location: Garland
Posted on: May 21, 2023
Job Description:
Description Clinical Nurse Coordinator OrthopedicsShift: Full
time - DaysLocation: Medical City Dallas Hospital
IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a(an) Clinical
Nurse Coordinator Orthopedics you want in your current role? We
invest in what matters most to nurses like you - at home, at work,
and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity
for you to join Medical City Dallas which is a part of the nation's
leading provider of healthcare services, HCA
Healthcare.BenefitsMedical City Dallas, offers a total rewards
package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of
our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and
free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder
care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred
banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits
may vary by location.
Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the
forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human
life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a
voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils,
vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our
multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at
Medical City Dallas!Job Summary and QualificationsThe Clinical
Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality,
patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the
unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with
other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors,
and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established
policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and
models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to
support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes
that contribute to overall departmental performance.What you will
do in this role:
- Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure
efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
- Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of
patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with
other members of the management team.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to
create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes
and service.
- Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service
recovery when necessary.
- Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by
operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee
rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.
- Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting,
and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of
action, including training and development, conflict resolution,
personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations,
and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better
organization.
- Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of
staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established
productivity guidelines.
- Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing
supplies and equipment.POSITION SUMMARY:Under the general
supervision of the unit's director or designee the CNC assumes
responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in
the unit on his/her designated shifts. In collaboration with other
members of the management team, this individual is responsible for
the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services
provided in the unit or department.
The CNC:
- Is a clinical Registered Nurse who can assume care for the
patient population on the assigned unit
- Assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all
functions during the designated shift
- Functions as a resource person for staff member and assists in
necessary education of individual members of the nursing staff
- Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care
provided when s/he is on duty
- Makes decisions regarding activities with these areas based on
Administrative Operational Standards, Nursing Administrative
Standards, Human Resource Standards, and Standards of Care for the
unit, in collaboration with other members of the management
team
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate,
evaluate, customize, and deliver high quality, patient-, family-
and person-centered care
- Operationalizes evidenced-based practices to enhance patent
safety and quality outcomes
- Represents the organization positively within the community,
and participates in company-supported and other healthcare related
community/patient events and in-services
- Will assume leadership responsibility for the management of the
unit in support of the manager/director, including direct
supervision of a portion of the unit/department staff, payroll
editing, performance reviews, coaching and developing staff,
performance management, recognition, and other duties as assigned.
Each CNC on the unit will have designated responsibilities, that
may rotate, within one or more of the following core areas:
- Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Preparedness
- Patient Experience
- Employee Engagement, Physician Satisfaction, and Culture
- Fiscal Responsibility including scheduling, overtime review,
and supply management
- Staff Development including education and competency; New
Graduate (resident) and Preceptor supportPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- BSN required within 1 year. Magnet -/Pathways - Accredited
hospitals require BSN at time of hire
- Certification in specialty required within 1 year
- Completion of charge nurse course required within one year
- Other leadership training and activity in professional
organizations highly preferred
- Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact
license
- AHA or ARC Healthcare Provider BLS
- Two (2) years of clinical practice in the clinical specialty of
his/her unit and leadership/ management experience is preferred
This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on
local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical
or religious exemption is approved).
Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical
facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an
895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more
than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in
their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all
over the United States and from other countries. We offer
sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists.
Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric
hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms,
outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have
access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new
medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the
Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to
leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across
the network.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more
than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated
$3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do
not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf this opportunity is your next step in
your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Nurse
Coordinator Orthopedics opening. We review all applications.
Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.We
are interviewing apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer
and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the
basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
Keywords: Medical City Dallas, Garland , Clinical Nurse Coordinator Orthopedics, Healthcare , Garland, Texas
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