RN Clinical Coordinator: Unit Leadership & Quality

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a charge nurse to direct and supervise all unit/department activities, educate staff, assist in scheduling and evaluating personnel, and ensure quality patient care in accordance with standards of practice.

The role requires a BSN (or ADN with matriculation into BSN), 2–5 years of clinical experience, and CT RN licensure with BLS. Leadership and precepting responsibilities are emphasized to support staff development and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• BSN required or ADN accepted with matriculation into a BSN program upon hire.
• 2–5 years clinical experience preferred; one year of charge nurse or equivalent leadership experience preferred.
• Current Connecticut RN licensure; BLS required; specialty certification within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assesses global needs of patients on the unit/department and matches with staff competencies to provide needed services.
• Demonstrates the appropriate clinical competencies for the nursing unit to evaluate, plan, or provide patient care through delegation, consulting, or as a direct care provider.
• Assist manager with hiring new staff and communicates disciplinary/performance issues.
• Regularly reviews and monitors quality improvement activities and follows through on staff participation.
• Intervenes in a timely manner to resolve customer complaints and enforces high standards for quality of care.
• Communicates clearly and ensures staff have information to do their jobs.
• Actively participates in employees' annual review process.
• Functions as a preceptor to new staff and coordinates orientation; ensures competencies are current.
• Maintains up-to-date resource materials to insure staff development.
• Provides accurate interpretation and application of human resource policies.
• Assists manager with budget development and resource allocations; aids weekly payroll processes.
• Demonstrates ability to provide a safe environment for patients, self, and staff.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff development.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Communication

Patient care coordination

Education

BSN required

ADN with matriculation

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a charge nurse to direct and supervise all unit/department activities, educate staff, assist in scheduling and evaluating personnel, and ensure quality patient care in accordance with standards of practice.

The role requires a BSN (or ADN with matriculation into BSN), 2–5 years of clinical experience, and CT RN licensure with BLS. Leadership and precepting responsibilities are emphasized to support staff development and performance reviews.