Clinical Care Coord RN Stroke Program

This is a full time, day shift, Clinical Care Coordinator -Stroke Program (RN) position supporting Northwest Medical Center.

What you will do: Coordinates and leads all activities for the Stroke Service Line program using an interdisciplinary approach. Responsibility for the operational and quality outcomes of service line for the defined population.

Job Summary

The Clinical Care Coordinator ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care by coordinating and monitoring clinical operations within the unit or department. This role collaborates with the management team to direct nursing care, support staff, and promote a culture of excellence aligned with the organization's mission and values. The Clinical Care Coordinator acts as a resource for staff, assists with operational functions, and fosters teamwork to enhance patient outcomes and departmental performance.

Essential Functions

• Assists with admission and discharge processes, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
• Continuously evaluates the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, collaborating with the management team to implement improvements.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and managers to foster a teamwork-oriented environment that supports improved patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Promotes a patient-first philosophy, engaging in service recovery efforts when necessary to address concerns and enhance patient satisfaction.
• Supports employee engagement initiatives by operationalizing strategies such as employee rounding, hourly patient rounds, and other best practices.
• Provides input into the hiring, training, and development of new staff, recommending actions to address performance issues and ensure policy compliance.
• Assists with staff scheduling and manages labor resources according to patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
• Develops and maintains an organizational structure to facilitate the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Prepares weekly and monthly nursing schedules and implements cost-control measures to ensure budgetary compliance.
• Participates in infection control surveillance, environmental hazard monitoring, and emergency preparedness drills to ensure safety and compliance.
• Serves as a resource for nursing staff, addressing clinical and operational questions, and providing mentorship and guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience required
• 1-2 years of experience as a charge nurse or clinical care coordination required
• Three (3) years experience in clinical setting specific to defined patient population strongly preferred.
• Experience with program development, third party payers and marketing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in patient care delivery.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills to guide and support nursing staff.
• Proficiency in coordinating patient care and managing clinical operations.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to foster collaboration among interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards applicable to nursing services.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to address clinical and operational challenges.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, with seventeen urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work. Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.