Nursing Clinical Specialty Coordinator

Job Description: Coordinates the clinical care operations of assigned specialty area and ensures effective delivery of nursing care. Participants in staff education as well as developing plans, policies and procedures for assigned units. Coordinates inter-and intra-departmental activities necessary to resolve impediments to delivery of care.1. Oversees and ensures effective management and delivery of quality nursing care in assigned area and coordinates functions with other nursing areas. Ensures adherence to established standards of care. Refers unusually sensitive or complex issues to superiors or appropriate department and Hospital resources and recommends possible action. 2. Serves as professional resource to assigned staff in addressing patient care issues and/or management concerns. Directs and coordinates inter-and intra-departmental activities necessary to resolve impediments to delivery of care on assigned units. Utilizes knowledge and skills of appropriate clinical specialists in resolving difficult patient care problems. 3. Facilitates implementation of staff development programs as per JCAHO, CARF and Magnet Standards. Has a good understanding of the FIM tool as well as the PPS process.4. Maintains and enhances the institution's public and employee relations efforts through contacts with patients, visitors, and staff, and through investigation and resolution of complaints or concerns. 6. Keeps current regarding trend and developments in rehabilitation (nursing and therapy) theory, practice and administration through appropriate educational programs and professional associations and literature. 7. Communicates appropriate information upward, downward and laterally in a timely fashion. 8. Reports promptly and accurately all significant events and problems to Rehab Administration.Job Qualifications: Minimum Required Education Bachelor's Preferred Education Master's Minimum Required Experience None Preferred Experience NoneCRRN preferred