Clinical Coordinator - Adult Psychiatry - Day
About The Position
The Clinical Coordinator facilitates patient flow and coordinates activities and communication for the clinical area nursing unit during the assigned shift. The coordinator serves as a resource and leader for patients, staff, health care providers, administration, and other disciplines, and ensures that patient care is delivered efficiently, caringly, and courteously. The position organizes work, delegates and supervises others—including RNs, LPNs, Care Partners, and Unit Secretaries—and follows applicable provider orders, nursing regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies and procedures. Clinical Coordinators work designated shifts, days of the week, and/or holidays according to the work area. Individual schedules are established with a supervisor and may be adjusted to meet clinical care area requirements.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Virginia or an eligible compact state at hire.
- Current RN licensure in Virginia and AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent for continued employment.
- Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
- Charge Nurse or supervisory experience.
- Diploma or Associate degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state Board of Nursing.
- Registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher must enroll in an approved RN-to-BSN program within two years of their start date and complete it within five years of their start date.
Nice To Haves
- Academic health care experience.
- Experience with a similar patient population in an acute care setting or, as applicable, in the relevant area of practice.
- Certification in a specialty area.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate patient flow and coordinate activities and communication for the clinical area nursing unit during the assigned shift.
- Serve as a resource and leader for patients, staff, health care providers, administration, and other disciplines.
- Ensure patient care is delivered efficiently, caringly, and courteously.
- Organize and plan work with input from patients and families, using sound clinical judgment and resources to achieve specific outcomes.
- Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders and practice within applicable nursing regulations, professional standards, policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
- Organize work, delegate assignments, and supervise RNs, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, and others as applicable.
- Work designated shifts, days of the week, and/or holidays based on the work area; schedules may be adjusted to meet clinical care area requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
