Clinical Coordinator- Emergency Department-Midnights-36hrs

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Nursing Director, in collaboration with the Medical Chairman and the Administrator, provides clinical support I the emergency department to produce optimal productivity with maximally time efficiency and a satisfying experience for emergency patients.
• This is accomplished by the Clinical Coordinator by the continuous overview of the demand-response status of all work groups and care areas and the continuous redirection, and redeployment of resources as required.
• This includes but not limited to: assisting with coordinating patient throughout (triage, placement in rooms/areas, diagnostic, treatment, dispositions) and ensuring completion of clinical tasks and movement of patients throughout the emergency department.
• Coaches staff in clinical critical thinking and customer service skills.
• Assesses issues related to emergency care and staffing throughout the emergency department by making rounds.
• Identifies and initiates action to redeploy staff or redirect clerical, nursing, and medical staff as indicated by volume/acuity. Determines need based on volume need to adjust staffing. Completes nursing assignments and ensures that ETR's are completed.