Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

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