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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing a specific area of

service and supports the day-to-day operation of Driscoll Children's Hospital

vision of excellent and integrated patient care delivery; engenders and

participates in collaborative decision-making; ensures compliance with

established standards; and contributes to creating an environment that fosters

patient advocacy and competence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and

adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

• Fulfills all duties and expectations of staff RN if appropriate.
• Coordinates and oversees day-to-day operations within an area of service.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data for quality improvement initiatives
• Participates in process improvement activities that facilitate continuous

quality improvement as measured by patient and or customer service

outcomes.

• Promotes family centered concept by functioning as a liaison with the family,

guest relations, and appropriate personnel.

• Functions as a liaison between clinical teams, service providers, and ancillary

services on a day-to-day basis.

• Identifies and facilitates all risk management referrals to Manager and/or

Director.

• Follows established hospital guidelines required to determine deployment of

resources.

• Identifies performance issues and participates in the performance evaluation

and competency assessment processes as directed by manager/director.

• Supports best practice through coordination with available resources.
• Routinely assumes role of charge nurse and/or staff nurse.
• Prioritizes, evaluates, and communicates to adjust to rapidly changing

conditions by using critical thinking skills.

• Completes daily staffing assignments as directed and reported to unit

manager.

• Functions as a resource in area of expertise.
• Maintains accurate documentation, tracking key metrics and outcomes.

Participates in audits, regulatory reviews, and accreditation processes

• Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to review outcomes and implement

improvements.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Graduate from an accredited school as appropriate.

Registration and current licensure in the State of Texas as appropriate.

Certification in area of specialty preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Licensed in State of Texas as an RN
• PALS Certified

BLS current at hire

Certification in specialty preferred

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