The Clinical Care Coordinator Nurse in the department of surgical specialties/urology is accountable for the delivery of culturally sensitive, age specific direct patient care, including, but not limited to:
- Care coordination for patient and families in the department of urology in all subspecialty divisions.
- Direct patient care of patients with complex urologic conditions
- Direct patient care for the adult urology population during procedures in a fast-paced specialty clinic environment
- Direct patient care for patients scheduled for procedures on the nurse clinic grid, Botox clinic, performance of urodynamic studies on adult and pediatric urology patients, telephone triage, pre-operative and post-operative teaching, counseling and obtaining informed consent for a variety of urology surgical procedures
- Care of patients transitioning from pediatric to adult urology care
- Collaboration with other health team members and associated resource person to ensure continuity of care across all care environments
- Willingness to adapt to different populations as adult urology medicine demands. (Orientation and training provided for new subspecialties on expansion of divisions).
- Adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives
- Assistance in the development and implementation of competencies, protocols and patient education tools to improve patient care, and other duties assigned.
Expectations
Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, promote teamwork, coordinate and perform multiple activities and problem solve as measured by interview, references, and performance evaluations.
Demonstrated ability to set and implement priorities, organize and delegate effectively and efficiently.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate well with others (including peers).
Demonstrate abilities in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skill within all levels of the health care team.