Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Coordinator-MICU-Full Time

rivhs; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA is seeking a Critical Care Clinical Coordinator to oversee staffing, coordinate clinical activities, and promote high-quality patient care in the critical care unit. This role combines leadership with opportunities to participate in staff development and direct patient care during peak periods.

The position requires RN licensure in Virginia, 2+ years in critical care, and experience with onboarding, scheduling, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with current Virginia license or eligible for licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care RN experience.
• Experience with staff onboarding, scheduling, and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff.
• Evaluate service practices and drive patient satisfaction improvements.
• Facilitate a collaborative work environment and staff development.
• Coordinate communication among nursing staff, physicians, and other providers.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and quality projects.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support crisis management and patient flow in the unit.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Communication

Quality improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range: $41.00 - $56.38/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Critical Care Clinical Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the department's day-to-day operations while ensuring high-quality patient care. This individual will work closely with the Nurse Manager to manage staffing, coordinate clinical activities, and uphold care standards in the critical care unit. The coordinator will also serve as a leader by assisting with staff development, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Additionally, the coordinator will step into direct patient care roles as needed, especially during periods of high demand or staffing shortages, ensuring smooth workflow and continuity of care. Works under the direction of the leadership team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans.

What you will do

• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for nursing staff, promoting evidence-based practices.
• Evaluates service practices, identifies opportunities to improve patient experience and takes appropriate actions that result in increased satisfaction.
• Facilitates a collaborative work environment; takes action to build and develop a motivated team capable of meeting performance goals through on-boarding, orientation, initial qualification and ongoing staff development.
• Facilitate communication between nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, including monitoring unit performance metrics and contributing to quality improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in the critical care setting through auditing.
• Support crisis management, patient flow, and other operational challenges within the unit.

Qualifications

Education

• Program Graduate, Nursing (Required) and
• High School Diploma or GED, HS Diploma/GED only required if graduate from a nursing diploma program, not required for ADN or BSN (Required)
• Associates Degree, Nursing (Preferred) or
• Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred)

Experience

• 2 years Critical Care RN experience (Required)
• 1 year Charge Nurse experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.