Clinical Program Coordinator II, Nurse L&D

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Organization:

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

Position Overview:

Provides evaluation, treatment and follow-up to patients within a clinical nursing program. Serves as a primary point of contact for all things related to the care and education of the patients and ensures efficient and effective processes that support safe patient care throughout continuum of care. Participates in the development and implementation of clinical programs and procedures and participates in performance improvement programs. Coordinates and supervises nursing standards of practice for patients and participates in data reporting. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

.PATIENT CARE.
• Conducts patient assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas.
• Monitors patient care interventions, assesses therapies, evaluates outcomes, and intervenes as warranted.
• Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care plan to ensure a plan of care that is patient centric with continuity of care.
• Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality.
• Communicates patients’ plan of care to interdisciplinary care teams and between departments.
• Provides inpatient and outpatient education in the form of individual consults, conducts classes and support groups for patients and the community at large.
• Delivers safe and effective patient care in compliance with established policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Upholds the confidentiality of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure.
• Accurately documents and updates all treatment information in the patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice.


CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATION.
• Provides clinical oversight and directs clinical nursing program services and systems to facilitate an organized, multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care.
• Coordinates the entry and integration of patients into and through the clinical program in assigned area.
• Responsible for the implementation, integration and clinical support for quality assurance, performance, performance improvement and risk management activities in assigned area.
• Acts as a resource for members of the interdisciplinary team on care and protocols to promote positive outcomes for patients.
• Coordinates and supervises nursing standards of practice for patients and manages data reporting.


EDUCATION.
• Work closely with patients, families, physicians, and members of the outpatient and inpatient nursing staffs, and other health care team members in formulating instructional patient care and teaching plans.
• Uses knowledge of specific clinical needs when developing educational materials.
• Provides information regarding diagnosis, procedure, and post-procedure issues to patients, families, donors, and caregivers.
• In conjunction with nursing staff, medical staff, and management, establishes a clinical program education program for orientation and continuing education.
• Uses established educational methods.



DATA AND ANALYSIS.
Assists in designing plans for clinical program data gathering and analysis.
Actively participates or may lead in analyzing data and developing recommendations and action plans.



EDUCATION:

Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Specialty certifications such as RNC-OB, C-EFM, or related certification preferred.
• Certification in Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDIP, CCDS) or Revenue Integrity experience 3-5 years. preferred

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience.
• Experience in charge capture, revenue integrity, coding, utilization review, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), quality management, or revenue cycle operations preferred.
• Experience with Epic or other electronic health record systems required.
• Experience with quality improvement, data analysis, and regulatory compliance activities preferred.
• Uses established educational methods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Labor & Delivery clinical workflows.
• Understanding healthcare billing, coding, reimbursement, and revenue cycle principles.
• Clinical documentation improvement and auditing expertise.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between documentation and charges.
• Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and payer requirements.
• Strong communication, presentation, and educational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in electronic health records, databases, and reporting systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Provides clinical oversight and directs clinical nursing program services and systems to facilitate an organized, multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care.
• Coordinates the entry and integration of patients into and through the clinical program in assigned areas.
• Responsible for the implementation, integration, and clinical support for quality assurance, performance, performance improvement, and risk management activities in assigned areas.
• Acts as a resource for members of the interdisciplinary team on care and protocols to promote positive outcomes for patients.
• Coordinates and supervises nursing standards of practice for patients and manages data reporting.
• Work closely with patients, families, physicians, and members of the outpatient and inpatient nursing staff, and other health care team members in formulating instructional patient care and teaching plans.
• Uses knowledge of specific clinical needs when developing educational materials.
• Provides information regarding diagnosis, procedure, and post-procedure issues to patients, families, donors, and caregivers.
• In conjunction with nursing staff, medical staff, and management, establishes a clinical program education program for orientation and continuing education.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

24

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $90.58 to $126.81 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.