CDU Clinical Nurse Coordinator — Night Shift Leader

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital, part of CJW Medical Center, seeks a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead the CDU, promoting high-quality, patient‑centered care on the night shift. The CNC will mentor staff, coordinate care, and drive improvements in throughput and outcomes within a large acute care setting.

You will supervise daily operations, practice in a high-acuity cardiac/telemetry environment, and partner with leadership to implement staffing and workflow efficiencies.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• Current RN license in Virginia or multistate compact.
• 3+ years of acute care nursing experience; leadership experience preferred.
• 1 year of medical-surgical, progressive care, or trauma telemetry in an acute care setting.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical management of the CDU, ensuring patient/family satisfaction and staff collaboration.
• Perform therapeutic care for cardiac, respiratory, renal, and other conditions; assess changes and intervene in emergencies.
• Assist with admissions and discharges to support throughput and care quality.
• Participate in quality assessment of patient care in collaboration with management.
• Collaborate with SMEs and managers to foster teamwork and improve outcomes.
• Support patient-first initiatives and service recovery when needed.
• Implement nursing strategies (hourly rounds, etc.) to boost engagement.
• Provide recommendations on interviewing, selecting, and training staff; support actions to ensure organizational competitiveness.
• Assist with staff scheduling and labor management per patient care needs.
• Support inventory control and equipment/supplies management.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN License (Virginia or Compact)

BSN preferred

Job description

Chippenham Hospital, part of CJW Medical Center, seeks a Clinical Nurse Coordinator to lead the CDU, promoting high-quality, patient‑centered care on the night shift. The CNC will mentor staff, coordinate care, and drive improvements in throughput and outcomes within a large acute care setting.

You will supervise daily operations, practice in a high-acuity cardiac/telemetry environment, and partner with leadership to implement staffing and workflow efficiencies.