RN Clinical Coordinator - 2E: Med Surg/ Ortho

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare in Virginia seeks a capable Charge Nurse to direct and supervise patient care during assigned shifts, make rounds, and ensure clinical standards are met.

The role analyzes shift workload, coordinates transfers and admissions, handles bed allocations, and mentors new hires. Strong leadership and nursing licensure in Virginia required.

You will collaborate with the Nurse Manager to ensure staffing coverage and support unit operations and education initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in a specialized area with Charge Nurse or equivalent supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise patient care during assigned shifts.
• Make rounds on all patients to ensure current clinical patient care standards are met.
• Analyze shift workload to determine staffing needs.
• Pursue coverage for call-ins and unexpected staffing needs with the Nurse Manager.
• Coordinate transfers, admissions, and discharges for effective throughput.
• Assign bed allocations and patient assignments per staff competence.
• Consult with the Nurse Manager on unit activities and problems.
• Facilitate daily operations and workflow on assigned areas.
• Organize and reprioritize work based on staff and patient needs.

Skills

Direct supervision

Staffing analysis

Bed management

Mentoring

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license in Virginia

Job description

Summary

• Direct and supervise patient care during assigned shifts


• Make rounds on all patients to ensure that current clinical patient care standards are being met


• Analyze shift workload to determine the number of employees needed to ensure adequate staffing


• Proactively pursue coverage for call-ins and unexpected staffing needs in conjunction with the Nurse Manager


• Coordinate patient transfers, admissions, and discharges in a timely manner to ensure effective patient throughput


• Make bed allocations and patient assignments according to staff's documented and demonstrated competence


• Consult with and keep the Nurse Manager informed of unit activities, needs, and problems


• Facilitate the daily operations and workflow on assigned areas


• Organize and reprioritize work based on staff needs, patient needs, available resources, and unit requirements


• Demonstrate consistent ability/competence in patient care areas


• Function independently with most procedures/protocols, except for those which require the assistance of a physician


• Recognize limitations and seek the appropriate assistance when needed


• Demonstrate an ability to respond in a timely and effective manner to emergency situations


• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, making recommendations for transfers, promotions, and the Identification of areas requiring staff development


• Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the off-tour supervisor to foster problem- solving activities


• Foster a spirit of teamwork within assigned area(s)


• Make immediate administrative decisions as necessary in the absence of the Nurse Manager


• Monitor the progress of all new hires within the department


• Assess team members clinical competency through observation, testing, return demonstration and evaluation of the occurrences of variances to standards of care


• Serve as a mentor and resource to students, new hires, LPNs, floating/flexi nurses, and unlicensed personnel


• Provide feedback regarding employee performance and clinical experience to the Nurse Manager and employee


• Coordinate necessary staff development and unit-based educational needs utilizing the Clinical Nurse Educator

Summary

• Direct and supervise patient care during assigned shifts


• Make rounds on all patients to ensure that current clinical patient care standards are being met


• Analyze shift workload to determine the number of employees needed to ensure adequate staffing


• Proactively pursue coverage for call-ins and unexpected staffing needs in conjunction with the Nurse Manager


• Coordinate patient transfers, admissions, and discharges in a timely manner to ensure effective patient throughput


• Make bed allocations and patient assignments according to staff's documented and demonstrated competence


• Consult with and keep the Nurse Manager informed of unit activities, needs, and problems


• Facilitate the daily operations and workflow on assigned areas


• Organize and reprioritize work based on staff needs, patient needs, available resources, and unit requirements


• Demonstrate consistent ability/competence in patient care areas


• Function independently with most procedures/protocols, except for those which require the assistance of a physician


• Recognize limitations and seek the appropriate assistance when needed


• Demonstrate an ability to respond in a timely and effective manner to emergency situations


• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager, making recommendations for transfers, promotions, and the Identification of areas requiring staff development


• Establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the off-tour supervisor to foster problem- solving activities


• Foster a spirit of teamwork within assigned area(s)


• Make immediate administrative decisions as necessary in the absence of the Nurse Manager


• Assign preceptors for departmental new hires


• Monitor the progress of all new hires within the department


• Assess team members clinical competency through observation, testing, return demonstration and evaluation of the occurrences of variances to standards of care


• Serve as a mentor and resource to students, new hires, LPNs, floating/flexi nurses, and unlicensed personnel


• Provide feedback regarding employee performance and clinical experience to the Nurse Manager and employee


• Coordinate necessary staff development and unit-based educational needs utilizing the Clinical Nurse Educator

Education And Experience

Minimum Required Education: Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Virginia or compact state. Specialty areas may require further education.

Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience: 2+ years\' experience in a specialized area with Charge Nurse or equivalent supervisory experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Applicant must be licensed to work as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and certified in BLS, ACLS, PALS, or the equivalent. CPAN preferred.