Clinical Nurse Coordinator- Nerve, Muscle & Bone Innovation Center

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.Job Description Summary The Clinical Nurse Coordinator oversees clinical operations in conjunction with the Nurse Manager on the Innovation Center. Instructs clinical staff to facilitate the delivery of nursing care to patients on the Innovation Center.The Clinical Nurse Coordinator will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.The Clinical Nurse Coordinator will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.Job DescriptionThe Clinical Nurse Coordinator:Assists with overseeing the functions of clinical staff including RN's, Patient Care Technicians and Unit Assistants, ensuring efficient use of staffing resources to meet patient needs.Ensures practice procedures and protocols comply with the SRAlab policies and regulatory standards.Assists Nurse Manager with designing and implementing quality improvement projects, audits, etc.Contributes to annual performance evaluations and development of clinical staff.Serves as an advanced clinician with specialty competence such as IV insertion, ventilator management, or ventricular assistance devices.Manages patient flow on the Innovation Center Unit (admissions/discharges/transfers).Provides guidance to staff in emergency situations on the unit.Participates in nursing research studies and applies results and concepts to the clinical practice when appropriate.May serve as a resource to provide nursing assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients participating in therapy and/or research.Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Reporting RelationshipsReports directly to the Nurse Manager.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities RequiredBSN or specialty certification.Current Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse.Current CPR certification.Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience in a hospital setting required.Minimum 1 year of experience as a charge nurse, clinical instructor, preceptor, or clinical certification preferred.Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to oversee the care provided for people with physical disability and chronic illness.Understanding the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and geriatric patientsAble to act in accordance with professional practice standards and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.Demonstrates a high level of initiative and creative problem solving.Demonstrates critical thinking skills to monitor and respond to patient and staff needs.Ability to work as a team member with the medical team, allied health professionals, and researchers in order to promote patient experience, maximize patient outcomes, and identify and address issues.Working knowledge of electronic tools including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and organization based programs such as Concerro and ADP.Possesses ability to communicate verbally and in writing, information/presentations to a wide variety of audiences and responds to communications in a timely and thoughtful manner.Ability to maintain confidential/HIPPA information.Ability to maintain current on clinical practices and developmentsPossess ability to transfer and position patients consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.Working Conditions
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.Pay and Benefits*:Pay Range: $34.27- $56.88Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations:*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.Equal Employment OpportunityShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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