RN Clinical Coordinator - Stepdown (NIGHTS)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare seeks an experienced RN Clinical Coordinator to maintain quality patient care under the Nurse Manager’s guidance. You will act as Charge Nurse, supervise shifts, and coordinate education with the Nurse Educator to ensure smooth unit operations.

Requires BSN (or pursuing), 2+ years in a supervisory role, and Virginia RN licensure with BLS/ACLS/PALS. CPAN preferred. Position supports staff development and effective patient throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or actively pursuing BSN.
• 2+ years' supervisory experience in a specialized area with Charge Nurse responsibilities.
• Current Virginia RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS certification (CPAN preferred).

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise patient care during assigned shifts.
• Make rounds to ensure current clinical patient care standards are met.
• Analyze workload to determine staffing needs and coverage for call-ins.
• Coordinate patient transfers, admissions, and discharges for throughput.
• Assign beds and patients based on staff competence.
• Report unit activities and needs to the Nurse Manager.
• Foster teamwork and mentor students, new hires, and unlicensed staff.
• Assist with staff development plans in collaboration with the Nurse Educator.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Summary

The RN, Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance and coordination of quality patient care on a continuing basis while under the guidance and direction of the Nurse Manager. The Clinical Coordinator practices within the guidelines of the Nursing Care standards and hospital policies and procedures, and functions as the Charge Nurse for the designated unit. Additionally, the Clinical Coordinator manages staff training in conjunction with the assigned Nurse Educator, and provides administrative coverage for the Nurse Manager in their absence.

• 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: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or actively pursuing BSN degree. Preferred Education: Not applicable

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.