Clinical Coordinator

Description

Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms. 

Job Description:

The Clinical Coordinator is to provide coordination of therapeutic, effective patient/family-centered care according to physician orders, in compliance with the philosophy of the facility, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies. Apply knowledge of the nursing process, illness, surgical procedures and anesthesia practice to the patient admissions process. The responsibility of this position includes communication with all staff members, management, physicians, anesthesia care providers, and the patient. Assess the patient and document the admission assessment process according to AORN Standards and Recommended Practice. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, initiate and implement patient care based on this assessment process.

As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guest, visitors, volunteer workers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with the center's standards and guidelines to promote positive relations. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of utilization of the nursing process in all aspects of the delivery of patient care and completion of all activities according to established policy, procedure, and protocol.
• Responsible for coordinating staffing schedules for assigned areas based on census, coordinates lunches and breaks.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Serves as a preceptor and orients new members of the department, assisting when applicable, and assigning and directing work.
• Responsible for maintaining clinical, communication and personal knowledge and skills required to meet the challenge of delivering safe and effective patient care.
• Responsible for assisting with daily staffing, patient/physician/employee issues in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
• Liaison between the center, the surgeon, anesthesia team and patient before admission to the surgery center.
• Anticipates and assists anesthesia staff with gathering the necessary data for anesthesia metric qualifications approved by the Medical Executive Committee regarding Anesthesia Admission guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patient served, including the ability to obtain, interpret, and communicate information in terms of the patient’s needs.
• Assess the health status of the patient by collecting data via: Patient interview, performance of a physical assessment for all age groups according to the plan of care, recognizing variances in the assessment which are normal/abnormal for the age group, review of records.
• Organizes a plan of care that incorporates physician prescribed treatments, nursing assignments and diagnostic data in a manner that: is prioritized, timely & integrated with the pre-operative plan of care, implements, documents, and evaluates the plan of care in a manner that. 
• Participates in appropriate patient safety procedures.
• Communicates accurate and timely information regarding patients and their care and/or their significant others.
• Records pertinent information clearly, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Recognizes and anticipates potential situations, institutes established procedures for specific situations. 
• Keeps work area stocked with appropriate supplies and orders when below usage level.
• Acts in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, preferably with a RN degree. Graduate of an accredited nursing institution, preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. 
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire. 

Experience

• Two- or three-years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two year supervisory experience preferred.
• Surgery center experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge in medical terminology preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ratio, rate, and percent.

Soft Skills

• Ability to communicate well and effectively present information to patients, families, co-workers, etc.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Understanding and commitment to the mission, values, and philosophy of the organization. 
• Awareness of changing trends in nursing practice and ability to adapt
• Knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to specific location and patient population. 
• Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written methods
• Ability and willingness to adjust schedule (trade or work extra) to meet the needs of the facility
• Ability to work under supervision as well as ability to oversee others
• Evidence of continued education in clinical nursing and universal precautions
• Ability to set priorities
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc.
• Superior interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to communicable diseases transmitted by patients and co-workers. 

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.