Clinical Coordinator I RN

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JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Coordinator serves as a clinical expert to the patient and clinical staff. Ensures efficient
medical management of patients by expediting communication with physicians, patients and clinical staff. This
responsibility includes enhancement of customer satisfaction through patient/family teaching of clinical tests/procedures
and appropriate utilization of the Health Center’s resources to optimize patient care. Coordinator serves to facilitate
appropriate patient flow through the weight management bariatric surgery process. Performs duties and responsibilities in
a manner consistent with our mission and values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Identifies pertinent patient data as it relates to weight management bariatric surgery and collaborates with a
multi-disciplinary team.
A. Appropriately facilitates the patient through the weight management program to include the pre-surgical
phase.
● Arranges/schedules all outpatient testing requirements

B. Acts as a resource to patient and appropriate staff regarding insurance requirements for completion of
bariatric surgery process
● Completes initial inquiry for insurance benefits
● Obtains and communicates medical policy requirements that are patient-specific
● Completes pre-authorization procedures for insurance when required
● Keeps patients updated through process
C. Ensures integrity of bariatric support group
● Schedules support group meetings
● Notifies bariatric patient population of planned support groups or change
D. Reviews utilization of tests/procedures to minimize patient costs and eliminate duplication of
tests/procedures.
E. Close collaborative relationship with medical staff and ancillary departments to ensure efficient medical
management.
F. Serves as mentor/teacher for nursing staff regarding the bariatric patient.
● Responsive to questions from clinical staff regarding care of the bariatric patient.
G. Facilitates continued growth of the bariatric surgery program.
H. Participates in marketing activities related to bariatric surgery.
I. Ensures adequate scheduling of seminars to accommodate patient interest in bariatric surgery.
● Collaborates with surgeon to arrange seminars.
● Maintains integrity of information presented in seminars.
J. Enhance professional growth and development by attending educational programs:
● Attends education programs, mandatory in-services, workshop and unit meetings
K. In collaboration with leadership, ensure performance improvement
● Develop plan
● Collect data
● Leads development of unit-specific policies and procedures and periodic review.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
License/Certification:

● Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license
● BLS required
● ACLS required on telemetry units within 12 months of hire

Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience in an acute setting.

Skills: Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. The RN must possess demonstrated knowledge,
training and skills necessary and appropriate to the neonate, child, adolescent, adult and older adult. They must
demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal effectively with multidisciplinary team
members, patients, significant others, and physicians. Must possess effective decision making, assessment and critical
thinking skills. Team leaders and charge nurses must be able to set priorities and effectively delegate/coordinate
multidisciplinary care based on the needs of the patient, census, staffing and unit needs.