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.