RN Clinical Coordinator - Med Surge and Ortho - PT Flex

Sanford; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford in Bemidji, MN seeks an experienced RN to coordinate admissions, transfers, and bed capacity, working closely with Clinical and Administrative Leads to ensure safe, efficient and patient-centered care. You will oversee multi-disciplinary collaboration to optimize throughput and outcomes.

Requires a BSN and an active RN license; minimum three years' RN experience preferred. The role includes staff education, quality initiatives, and occasional direct patient care as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum three years of RN experience preferred.
• Current unencumbered RN license in the practicing state.
• Multistate licensure may be required in NLC states.
• Maintains department-specific competencies and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and oversees clinical and operational activities to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
• Leads and participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provides direct patient care and care coordination as needed to support department operations.
• Supports staffing, resource utilization, and workflow management for continuity of care.

Skills

RN experience

Clinical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Department Details

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Compensation: Salary Range: 41.29 - 58.46

Union Position: Yes

Summary

Work very closely with the Clinical and Administrative Lead in the oversight of patient admissions and transfer activity while monitoring bed/patient care capacity both currently and prospectively.

Job Description

Provides clinical coordination and resource support for assigned inpatient department(s). Collaborates with clinical leaders, physicians, and other interprofessional colleagues to support safe, effective patient care, patient flow, and continuity of care. Uses sound clinical judgment to prioritize multiple needs, coordinate resources, communicate effectively, and identify or elevate barriers and concerns as appropriate. Maintains current knowledge of applicable department policies, clinical practices, regulations, and scope of practice. May provide direct patient care, patient assessment, admissions, education, triage, and other nursing interventions based on patient and department needs. Supports staff education, orientation, competency development and validation, quality and safety activities, audits, process improvement, and department initiatives as applicable. Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to patient care staff in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans. When applicable to the assigned department, provides or coordinates specialty clinical consultation and follow-up within the RN's area of competency, which may include wound, ostomy, and/or incontinence-related care for pediatric and adult patients.

Key responsibilities of this role include the following:

Coordinates and oversees clinical and operational activities to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, patient-centered, and high-quality care. Serves as a clinical leader and resource for staff by providing guidance on policies, procedures, evidence-based practices, regulatory requirements, and standards of care. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote effective communication, optimize patient outcomes, support staff development, and advance departmental goals and initiatives. May help facilitate staff onboarding, orientation, education, training, and competency assessment to support employee success and professional growth. Monitors, promotes, and ensures compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and quality measures. Provides direct patient care and care coordination, as needed, to support patient needs and maintain efficient department operations. Leads and participates in quality improvement, patient safety, risk reduction, and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and patient outcomes. Supports staffing operations, resource utilization, and workflow management to maintain appropriate departmental coverage and continuity of care.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.

Minimum three years of RN experience preferred. Experience in the applicable clinical practice area is preferred. Specific services/positions may have additional education, training, certification, or experience requirements.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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