COE Coordinator

Major Responsibilities:

Provides expertise in defined area of specialty.

• Coordinates and provides direct patient care as indicated by the clinical situation, collaborating with physician staff to promote wellness and prevent illness.

• Responds to healthcare team member requests for intervention in complex patient needs. Revises and adjusts care plans to meet individual needs related to specialty.

• Involves patient and family unit in goal setting. Participates in discharge planning.

• Collaborates frequently with physicians regarding patient progress and needs.

• Collaborates frequently with directors in the evaluation of supplies and equipment that support service line.

• Collaborates with utilization managers to identify customers within service lines to assess needs, plan interventions, implement activities, and evaluate outcomes that exceed customer expectations.

Utilizes and participates in research opportunities in a defined area of specialty.

• Facilitates the evolution of critical pathways based on scientific findings supported by research literature.

• Tracks outcome performance data and significant outcomes to assess current clinical practice in relating to research based on literature. Plays leadership role in quality improvement activities for identified patient populations using a multidisciplinary model.

• Contributes to clinical research studies applicable to designated patient populations.

Participates in the development and utilization of educational resources available to patients, families, and staff within the defined area of specialty.

• Identifies education/marketing needs and coordinates with patient care team to develop programs and materials for patients, family units, and the community.

• Works directly with staff to develop necessary skills and appropriate documentation tools.

• Improves knowledge base through attendance and participation in continuing education programs; completes education that is age related to specialty and continuing education in leadership.

• Collaborates with directors in identifying staff learning needs and providing instructional support as indicated.

• Collaborates with appropriate customer groups in educational strategic planning for organization, community, and business partners; provides instructional support and clinical expertise as appropriate.

Demonstrates characteristics intrinsic to the role within defined area of specialty.

• Promotes the mission, purpose, objectives and strategic planning of Floyd Medical Center.

• Collaborates with healthcare team through PI process to enhance efficiency, cost effectiveness, and clinical outcomes. 

• Assists in evaluation and revision of policy and procedure guidelines as well as standards of care and practice in cooperation with the healthcare team. 

Age-Specific Care 

• Communicates appropriately with patients and families from neonatal, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Provides for age-appropriate environment, education and procedures in area of specialty. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• NA

Education Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing with BSN 

Work Experience Required:

• Once or more years in similar nursing role 

• Knowledge of patient care, discharge planning and rehabilitation 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• ​Prolonged sitting and/or standing. Frequent walking bending, stooping, pushing, twisting and turning. Occasionally lifts 10 pounds or more of office related equipment or supplies. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity in reaching, grasping and handling with repetitive use of hands and fingers in operating computer, calculator, telephone, copier, fax and similar office equipment. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with normal range of vision and hearing and ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints. May require travel by vehicle to alternative locations.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Education

• MSN 

Preferred Experience

Quality/performance improvement

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.