Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director/Manager of the Perioperative Unit, the Clinical Coordinator provides care of patients within the Pre-Op/PACU Department. This position assumes clinical responsibility for the specialty by providing teaching, clinical supervision and evaluation of other personnel assigned to the area. This position is also responsible for duties outlined in the staff registered nurse job description: professional nursing care and related assistance to patients, providing direction to licensed vocational nurses and non-professional nursing personnel in providing direct patient care.
QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program and 3 years of recent clinical experience.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
Three years clinical experience, preferably on the unit, which the Registered Nurse takes Clinical Coordinator responsibilities.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse. American Heart Association BLS required. ACLS, TNCC or equivalent within 6 months.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated proficiency in at least 5 surgical specialties or PACU or Endoscopy preferred. Prior coordinating experience preferred.
ABOUT OAKBEND:
OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Three years of recent clinical experience
- Current Texas Registered Nurse licensure
- American Heart Association BLS certification
- ACLS, TNCC, or equivalent certification within six months
- Proficiency in at least five surgical specialties, PACU, or endoscopy
- Prior coordinating experience
What We Do
OakBend Medical Center is an independent, nonprofit hospital serving Fort Bend County, Wharton County, and surrounding communities in Texas. It provides primary and specialty care, emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery, hospitalization, imaging, laboratory, wound care, cardiopulmonary services, and other advanced medical programs. Its mission is to deliver exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the community regardless of patients’ ability to pay.
