Clinical Coordinator RN

BHS•Corbin, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The 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.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing required with a current Kentucky RN license.
Three years of clinical nursing experience required.
BLS, ACLS, Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia, NIH Stroke Certification, 12 Lead Training, Glucometer Training, Aegis/DY, and Nurse Wound Care certifications/training within established departmental timeframes.

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 consultant, mentor, and role model while promoting professional growth 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.