CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

BHS•Corbin, KY

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The CCU/PCU Clinical Nurse Coordinator is a Full-Time, Third Shift position within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at BHCOR in Corbin, KY. The PCU is a 20-bed unit equipped for 24-hour central telemetry monitoring, serving patients aged 16 to geriatric. This unit is designed for patients with moderate to potentially severe physiological instability who require technical support but not necessarily artificial life support. The Clinical Coordinator functions as a clinical pathway and population-based clinician, responsible for promoting patient safety and high-quality care through clinical leadership, education, consultation, and modeling. This role involves integrating evidence-based practice, theory, and research into patient care settings by collaborating with multi-professional groups, facilitating the development of hospital and department policies, nursing procedures, regulatory standards, and guidelines, and conducting research. Additionally, the role includes functioning as a community resource, providing nursing orientation, education, and ongoing competency verification. The Clinical Coordinator serves as a role model for caring, honoring the patient's mind, body, and spirit.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required
Current Kentucky RN license required
Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience required
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.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred
Advanced clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

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.