The Clinical Coordinator works in addition to the staff nurse role, taking an abbreviated patient care assignment while fulfilling shift leadership responsibilities. The role supports coordination of care delivery, including assigning and scheduling staff, prioritizing and delegating work, evaluating patient care, and helping maintain adequate nurse-patient ratios. The Clinical Coordinator supplements staffing under the direction of the Administrative Director and/or Clinical Manager. The position serves as a lead and clinical resource for nursing personnel, supports staff meetings and development, facilitates shared decision-making and unit throughput, and provides or coordinates in-service education. The Clinical Coordinator also contributes to staff performance appraisals and, as needed, interviewing, selection, retention, mentoring, and evaluation. Additional duties include participation in policy and standards development, process improvement, peer review, and problem-solving with the interdisciplinary team.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree