What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Clinical Coordinator position at ECHN?
Nursing Clinical Coordinator at ECHN Summary
The Nursing Clinical Coordinator at a community hospital focuses on enhancing patient care through collaboration and innovation. This role involves assessing and implementing patient care plans, supervising nursing staff, and mentoring new nurses to foster professional growth. The coordinator also assists the Nurse Manager in operational activities while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
What We Offer:
Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year
Sick Time on an accrual basis
401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment
Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Coordinator in her/his specialty will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a group of patients, guide and supervise assigned nursing personnel; collaborate with health care professionals, coordinate ancillary staff, and demonstrate professional growth and development. She/he will consistently demonstrate expert proficiency in working with complex patients according to the unit#s scope of practice, and will serve as a unit resource and teacher. The Clinical Coordinator will serve as an assistant to the Nurse Manager, mentoring and supporting newer staff and facilitating communication, assisting in the advancement of Nursing and organizational initiatives. He/she will serve as a role model for expert, contemporary, evidence-based nursing practice.
Education/Certification:
Masters preferred. BSN or actively matriculating for a BSN required. Professional certification is highly desirable. Current RN licensure in State of Connecticut
Experience:
Three to five years of acute care experience required. Charge nurse/ leadership experience desired.
Competencies:
Assists the Nurse Manager in the operational activities of the patient care unit. Assists in planning and operationalizing the model of nursing care to be utilized on the unit in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality patient care, ensuring an optimal patient/family experience. Serves as the Charge Nurse on assigned shifts, coordinating the patient assignment and clinical care activities of the team for a particular day. Participates in staffing and scheduling function to ensure adequate nursing resources for patient population within established census and budgetary guidelines. Facilitates efficient Patient Flow through daily collaboration with MDs, clinical team, and Patient Flow Facilitator. Ensures staff compliance with established processes. Supports and advances the Service Excellence strategies on the unit. Rounds on patients, families, and staff to assess satisfaction, provide feedback, and intervene when necessary. Assists the Nurse Manager in the development of the nursing staff on the unit. Identifies knowledge or practice deficits among the staff through direct observation. Works with Nurse Manager and the Education Department to provide individual or unit-based educational programs to meet these needs. Contributes to the goal of reducing staff turnover by supporting nurses. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for novice nurses and provides coaching in critical or complex situations. Works with educators and preceptors to provide orientation to new unit employees. Evaluates progress weekly with appropriate documentation to support strengths and weaknesses. Participates in 30-60-90 day contacts as requested by manager. Participates in annual performance review process for departmental staff as requested by Nurse Manager. Supports the advancement of contemporary, safe, evidence-based nursing practice. Identifies and initiates opportunities to incorporate evidence-based research into practice. Reviews performance and coaches staff on appropriate use of restraints, fall reduction strategies, compliance with skin protocols, and reduction of medication errors and hospital-acquired infections. Oversees documentation to assure compliance with Quality, Nursing, and regulatory standards including JCAHO, DPH, CMS, and publicly reported Core Measures. Initiates patient care conferences with multidisciplinary teams when appropriate. Supports staff participation in Shared Governance Councils to promote decision-making at the bedside and serves on committees as requested.
The Nursing Clinical Coordinator at a community hospital focuses on enhancing patient care through collaboration and innovation. This role involves assessing and implementing patient care plans, supervising nursing staff, and mentoring new nurses to foster professional growth. The coordinator also assists the Nurse Manager in operational activities while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
What We Offer:
Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year
Sick Time on an accrual basis
401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment
Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Coordinator in her/his specialty will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a group of patients, guide and supervise assigned nursing personnel; collaborate with health care professionals, coordinate ancillary staff, and demonstrate professional growth and development. She/he will consistently demonstrate expert proficiency in working with complex patients according to the unit#s scope of practice, and will serve as a unit resource and teacher. The Clinical Coordinator will serve as an assistant to the Nurse Manager, mentoring and supporting newer staff and facilitating communication, assisting in the advancement of Nursing and organizational initiatives. He/she will serve as a role model for expert, contemporary, evidence-based nursing practice.
Education/Certification:
Masters preferred. BSN or actively matriculating for a BSN required. Professional certification is highly desirable. Current RN licensure in State of Connecticut
Experience:
Three to five years of acute care experience required. Charge nurse/ leadership experience desired.
Competencies:
Assists the Nurse Manager in the operational activities of the patient care unit. Assists in planning and operationalizing the model of nursing care to be utilized on the unit in delivering safe, efficient, high-quality patient care, ensuring an optimal patient/family experience. Serves as the Charge Nurse on assigned shifts, coordinating the patient assignment and clinical care activities of the team for a particular day. Participates in staffing and scheduling function to ensure adequate nursing resources for patient population within established census and budgetary guidelines. Facilitates efficient Patient Flow through daily collaboration with MDs, clinical team, and Patient Flow Facilitator. Ensures staff compliance with established processes. Supports and advances the Service Excellence strategies on the unit. Rounds on patients, families, and staff to assess satisfaction, provide feedback, and intervene when necessary. Assists the Nurse Manager in the development of the nursing staff on the unit. Identifies knowledge or practice deficits among the staff through direct observation. Works with Nurse Manager and the Education Department to provide individual or unit-based educational programs to meet these needs. Contributes to the goal of reducing staff turnover by supporting nurses. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for novice nurses and provides coaching in critical or complex situations. Works with educators and preceptors to provide orientation to new unit employees. Evaluates progress weekly with appropriate documentation to support strengths and weaknesses. Participates in 30-60-90 day contacts as requested by manager. Participates in annual performance review process for departmental staff as requested by Nurse Manager. Supports the advancement of contemporary, safe, evidence-based nursing practice. Identifies and initiates opportunities to incorporate evidence-based research into practice. Reviews performance and coaches staff on appropriate use of restraints, fall reduction strategies, compliance with skin protocols, and reduction of medication errors and hospital-acquired infections. Oversees documentation to assure compliance with Quality, Nursing, and regulatory standards including JCAHO, DPH, CMS, and publicly reported Core Measures. Initiates patient care conferences with multidisciplinary teams when appropriate. Supports staff participation in Shared Governance Councils to promote decision-making at the bedside and serves on committees as requested.
