Clinical Program Coordinator - Burn

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Program Coordinator to lead various clinical programs. This role emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance and data management while fostering collaboration among medical staff. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and program development. With a supportive environment for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their nursing careers while contributing to community health. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to take on a leadership role, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical experience needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical activities and oversee program processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and improve care quality.
• Collaborate with medical staff and promote programs to the community.

Skills

Clinical Performance Variance Analysis

Data Management

Statistical Analysis

Regulatory Standards Compliance

Collaboration

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

Job description

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Job ID: R-40291 Job Type: Full time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Clinical Program Coordinators assist in the planning, implementing and direction of the respective programs that they lead. These programs include Acute Coronary Syndrome, Burn, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Congestive Heart Failure, Concussion, Emergency General Surgery, Epilepsy, Inpatient Rehab, Cancer Center, Neonatal Medicine, and Employee Health programs. The emphasis is on meeting the standards of the regulatory programs which govern them as well as maintaining the organizational goals for service, people, quality, cost and growth. This position is responsible for the data management and statistical analysis needed to develop, implement, monitor and report outcomes associated with the respective programs as well as bring knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to the system and externally to the community.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Acts as a liaison to the medical and nursing staff and advises on clinical performance variances.
• Assists in the development in peer review processes for each program.
• Ensures that the standards of The Joint Commission or other regulatory or certification bodies are met and maintained.
• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
• Leads and coordinates the clinical activities of the assigned program and oversees the process.
• Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers.
• Participates as a team member on the multidisciplinary teams that provide oversight to the program.
• Provides input to administration on the strategic plans and priorities for the program for resource allocation.
• Supports and assures the quality of care and effective functioning of the performance improvement program.
• Works collaboratively with integrated professional programs (medicine, nursing, EMS) to plan CEU educational programs based on program and community needs.
• Works to understand the workflows and care processes associated with the program goals.
• Works with the associated program Medical Director to ensure development and compliance with the program’s order sets and documented policies and procedures.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years clinical experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master Degree Nursing

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Register Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.