CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Summary

Job Description:

CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Full-Time – Third Shif t

BHCOR-Progressive Care Unit l I Corbin , KY

The Clinical Coordinator functions as a clinical pathway, population-based clinician responsible for promoting patient safety and high-quality patient care through clinical leadership, education, consultation and modeling. T he clinical coordinator incorporates evidence-based practice, theory, and research into various patient care settings according to patient needs by collaborating with multi-professional groups; facilitating the development of hospital and department policies, nursing procedures, regulatory standards and guidelines; and conducting ​ research . The role also includes functioning as a community resource on topics within scope of practice and providing nursing orientation, education, and ongoing competency verification. The clinical coordinator is a role model for caring that honors the patient’s mind, body, and spirit.

Description:

Develops, coordinates, and evaluates orientation, competency, continuing education, and professional development programs for nursing and clinical staff.

Assesses educational needs and facilitates learning activities using evidence-based practices, clinical data, and organizational goals.

Maintains clinical expertise and serves as a resource for patient care, complex clinical situations, and specialty practice standards.

Collaborates with nursing leadership, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical practice, patient outcomes, and quality initiatives.

Serves as a clinical consultant, mentor, educator, and role model while promoting professional growth, evidence-based practice, and staff competency.

Monitors compliance with quality, regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.

Supports customer service excellence and a positive healing environment through effective communication and relationship building.

Adheres to organizational policies, infection prevention practices, emergency preparedness requirements, and safety programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Associate Degree in Nursing required ; current Kentucky RN license required .

Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience required; leadership and advanced clinical experience preferred. Critical care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or step-down ICU clinical experience is strongly preferred.

Current or obtained within established departmental timeframes : BLS, ACLS, Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia, NIH Stroke Certification, 12-Lead ECG Training, Glucometer Training, Aegis/DY Training, and Nurse Wound Care Training.

Benefits:

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.