RN Clinical Coordinator

Job: BHU Clinical Coordinator

Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Category: 2: Professionals

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Unit Clinical Coordinator is a Registered Nurse that helps to lead optimization of care in the behavioral health unit (BHU) Unit. The BHU Clinical Coordinator must be rooted in evidenced based practices and espouse the culture of leading the organization to zero harm & high reliability care. Serving as a role model and team player. Must be willing and able to work clinical areas as needed.

Essential Functions

• Performs and delegates chart audits, keeps record of chart review and loop closures to correct

deficiencies in documentation or care

• Assists in referral/admission process including EDW and OPC obtainment

• Identifies Performance Improvement (PI) opportunities based on data variances or trends

• Responsible for working with staff to initiate of PI opportunities

• Evaluates effectiveness of PI projects and works with staff and leadership to hardwire changes

• Provides staff feedback on care variances and monitors staff response for appropriate action based on

expectations

• QAPI Leader for BHU Unit

• Maintains and monitors PI projects for hardwiring of care

• Research best practices from recognized societies and institute in department, including revision and

review of unit policies to current practice

• Monitors care that deviates from evidence and bring forward to QAPI

• Evaluates BHU for Joint Commission perpetual readiness

• Evaluates daily checkoffs by staff for JC readiness

• Identifies any variances to compliance/safety and report to Director immediately

• Takes action immediately for any threat to patient safety

• Understands and promotes and encourages the use of the chain of command for staff

• Participates in call coverage as assigned by director

• Ensures debriefing of events as indicated in department; ensures event reports are entered for all

necessary events

• Participates in committees as requested including but not limited to Code Committee, Patient

Experience, Clinical Harm Prevention, and Nurse Leadership Committee.

• Leads/Plans BHU learning events such as yearly skills fair

• Assists in passing along education to staff on policy/procedure changes and updates in evidence-based

practice.

• Participates in the interview process and orientation of new hires. Assists Director with payroll,

scheduling, and attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to preauthorization's for admissions

• Maintains composure during stressful situations.

• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Services.

Work Experience

• Four years of inpatient nursing experience preferred.

Education

• Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required.

• BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling

Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time

Movement % Time

Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33

Crouch/Squat 0-33

Kneel/Crawl 0-33

Reach above Shoulder 0-33

Reach below Shoulder 34-66

Repetitive Arm 0-33

Repetitive Hand 34-66

Grasping 0-33

Squeezing 0-33

Climb Stairs 0-33

Walking Uneven 0-33

Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time

Indoors 67-100

Outdoors 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time

Motor Vehicles None

Foot Pedals None

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time

Machinery 0-33

Electricity 0-33

Sharps 34-66

Chemicals 0-33

Fumes 0-33

Heights None

Vision

Depth Perception Required

< 20" Required

Color Not Required

Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR

Sit 1 3

Stand 4 4.5

Walk 4 4.5