Clinical Program Coordinator (Infection Control)-MSH
Company: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Location: New York
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Strength Through Diversity Ground breaking science.Advancing
medicine.Healing made personal. Roles & Responsibilities: The
Clinical Program Coordinator is responsible for the complex,
multi-factorial, multi-disciplinary care coordination and
independent management in Infection Control, which includes
developing, evaluating and revising care pathways based on
assessments conducted through engagement with the patient, family
and multiple departments and disciplines. The Clinical Program
Coordinator interfaces directly with Mount Sinai departments,
Administrators, Nursing, Medical and Quality leadership, and
clinical staff and coordinates care for a patient population
regarding the clinical, educational and operational impact of all
care delivery, and outcome measures. The Clinical Program
Coordinator is responsible for program development, which includes
the independent management of a program of care for a group of
patients; carried out for the duration of hospitalization and
includes changing practice to meet outcomes; evaluation of
practice; providing just in time education and implementing
corrective action plans. The Clinical Program Coordinator is
expected to flex their work schedule to manage the above. May be
accountable for the collaborative development and execution of
programmatic policies, procedures and guidelines,
organization-wide. This position reports directly to discipline
leadership with a professional line to MSH Nursing or related
disciplines professional practice leadership. This individual is
responsible for developing and implementing a plan of care in the
department of Infection Control, and/or specialty specific
standards of care, organization- wide. Responsible to: This
position reports directly to discipline leadership with a
professional line to MSH Nursing or related disciplines
professional practice leadership. Responsible for: Developing and
implementing a plan of care for a specialty patient population,
and/or specialty specific standards of care organization wide.
Duties and Responsibilities: 1. 1. Clinical Leadership ---
Coordinates complex, multi-factorial clinical care within a
designated specialty, in conjunction with Nursing, Social Work,
Care Management and Other Related Disciplines Medical and Quality
Leadership, Coordinates care across multiple departments and
services within the context of the specialty program including the
clinical plan of care, quality assessment and improvement
processes. --- Using independent decision-making, the Clinical
Program Coordinator establishes and implements short and long term
goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures to ensure a
high level of performance in nursing care delivery to the specialty
patient population. --- Organizes and leads in the execution of
around the clock patient care coordination, as appropriate to
program objectives and areas of clinical expertise. --- Provides
consultation and education to members of the interdisciplinary team
specific to the clinical specialty service, relative to the
coordination of care for the specialty patient populations. ---
Promotes an interdisciplinary approach in patient care delivery.
--- Serves as a resource for patients and their families. --- Acts
as a patient advocate utilizing the Patient Bill of Rights. ---
Participates in promoting and maintaining a safe and therapeutic
environment. 2. 2. Development --- Develops, implements and
independently manages a program of care for a group of patients
which is carried out for the duration of hospitalization and
includes changing practice to meet outcomes; evaluation of
practice; providing just in time education and implementing
corrective action plans. --- Flexes work schedule to manage the
above. --- Serves as a resource to leadership and staff in the
development and implementation of nursing standards consistent with
the established model of care. --- Maintains leadership competency
by participation in continuing education, professional
organizations and other related activities. --- Supports academic
affiliations for purposes of providing clinically enriching
experiences for students of nursing, social work, care management,
and other related clinical disciplines. --- Works collaboratively
with clinical leadership and supportive resources to ensure that
patients have access to comprehensive interdisciplinary patient and
family educational programs throughout their care trajectory. 3. 3.
Professional Practice --- Supports the mission, philosophy, goals
and objectives of the Department of Nursing or Related Disciplines
and The Mount Sinai Hospital --- Maintains clinical competencies,
supports relationship centered care, the professional practice
model, and in nursing discipline the modified primary nursing, and
is responsible and accountable for his/her own nursing practice.
--- Advocates the highest standards of nursing or specific
disciplines practice. --- Approaches patients, families and other
members of the health care team in a professional, respectful
manner. --- Serves as a clinical role model and resource to the
nursing, social work, care management or related disciplines staff.
--- Serves as a professional resource to other members of the
health care team. --- Demonstrates professional involvement by: 1)
Attending and participating in workshops, seminars, and courses as
presenter or author. 2) Keeping abreast of current literature and
trends in practice. 3) Participating in related professional
organizations. --- Considers ethical issues in professional nursing
practice. --- Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity
and respect. --- Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds
and experience of other people, and promotes and environment that
is sensitive to cultural diversity. --- Maintains attendance and
punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards. ---
Adheres to dress code in accordance with departmental policy. 4. 4.
Administrative Practice --- Collaborates with other members of the
health care team in the development, implementation, and ongoing
review of policies, procedures, and standards of care for
designated patient populations. --- Demonstrates knowledge of
hospital, departmental and care center standards, policies,
procedures and guidelines as well as regulatory agency standards.
Assures readiness for Joint Commission and other agency surveys and
presents related programs during Joint Commission and other agency
visits. --- Participates in the development and implementation of
continuous quality improvement programs to support the professional
practice model and care delivery systems --- Participates in
quality management activities including identifying and
communicating issues of performance improvement and risk in a
timely manner, using chain of command. --- Leads and participates
in committee activities. 5. General Skills and Competencies ---
Ability to read, write, understand and speak English in a clear and
concise manner. --- Visual and aural acuity to assess patient
status. --- Communication and interpersonal skills to work
effectively with a wide variety of individuals. --- Ability to use
basic data entry and retrieval systems. --- Ability to organize
information and teach others. --- Analytic ability to collect and
organize information, identifies problems and trends, formulate and
implement corrective plans or programs. --- Ability to coordinate,
prioritized, and allocates resources. --- Oriented to consumer
satisfaction. --- Physical stamina, dexterity and mental health
necessary to coordinate a broad variety of services and programs
for designated patient population on a daily basis. Requirements:
Education: Master's degree, preferably in microbiology, nursing or
public health. NYS license in Nursing with current registration is
preferred. Infection Control Practices and Barrier Precautions CIC
(Certificate in Infection Control) within three (3) years of hire
Experience: 3 years minimum in specialty clinical field. Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: --- Ability to read, write, understand and
speak English in a clear and concise manner. --- Visual and aural
acuity to assess patient status. --- Communication and
interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide variety of
individuals. --- Ability to use basic data entry and retrieval
systems. --- Ability to organize information and teach others. ---
Analytic ability to collect and organize information, identifies
problems and trends, formulate and implement corrective plans or
programs. --- Ability to coordinate, prioritized, and allocates
resources. --- Oriented to consumer satisfaction. --- Physical
stamina, dexterity and mental health necessary to coordinate a
broad variety of services and programs for designated patient
population on a daily basis. Licenses: 1. RN Strength Through
Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity,
equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a
common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care.When you
join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai's unrivaled record of
achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize
medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part
of the Mount Sinai Health System team by:
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to
comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job
Advertisements.
The salary range for the role is $66.71 - $66.71 Hourly.
Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including
experience, education, and hospital need.
The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include
bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation
or benefits.
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