Clinical Coordinator- Inpatient Surgical (Full Time, Night shift) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary

Assesses, plans, facilitates and evaluates the coordination of patient care according to unit/department policies and procedures. Provides clinical leadership, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice to improve patient care. Works under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. 

Job Specific Duties

• Coordinates & continuously monitors patient flow, supports patient throughout utilizing appropriate resources from admission, transfer or discharge & facilitates the processes in a timely manner.


• Identifies clinical strengths & opportunities, re-assigns patient assignments to support clinical competency, coaches & mentors employees to improve performance & clinical outcomes.


• Flexes the employees to align with census fluctuations, collaborates with the Operations Administrators and Nursing Staff Office to meet hospital needs.


• Promotes/practices cost containment and maintaining fiscal performance by ensuring appropriate supplies and par levels are maintained.


• Supports departmental goals and the hospital strategic plan. Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based committee.


• Conducts department huddles, communicates hospital and department updates and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Patient Perception Survey data.


• Fosters staff empowerment and open communication, leads and guides staff to build a high performance and engaged team.


• Works collaboratively with all levels of the hospital interdisciplinary team and promotes the team concept within the department & hospital wide.


• Interacts with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicate any patient and family concerns to physician.


• Ensures the provision of education about disease processes, treatment and documents patient/family teachings on health related needs in the electronic health record.


• Administers direct patient care, as needed, especially during high census and/or when other resources are not available.


• Oversees and assists staff in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.


• Responsible for patient care coordination on designated shift to include accountability for patient throughput and outcomes.


• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and assists with projects to enhance workflow utilizing Lean methodologies and tools.


• Assists and supports the RNs and team with code blue and rapid response efforts.


• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care environment.


• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings and changes in the patients' condition.


• Implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.


• Actively participates in the performance review process through chart reviews and validating timeliness of charting and all requirements are met.


• Ensuring all staff on the assigned shift is adhering to the regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, CMS, DOH, & other accrediting agencies.


• Ensuring all staff is adhering to hospital policies and procedures.


• Promotes a safe "error free" working environment by consistently performing infection prevention are adhered to on their assigned shift.

Minimum Job Requirements

• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS


• PALS - American Heart Association PALS Specified by department within 2 years


• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP/ACLS; Specified by department within 1 year


• RN - Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• 2-4 years RN clinical experience


• Experience as a Charge Nurse


• Microsoft Office Applications including Excel and Word experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Career Development: National certification preferably within 5 years of hire.


• BSN Degree or currently enrolled in BSN program.


• Strong customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, time management and conflict resolution skills.


• Pediatric Nursing in an acute care setting is preferred.


• Trauma certification as specified by the department.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable.


• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team, and lead a team to achieve business results.