Clinical Coordinator - Cardiac Observation Unit - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

11d • $33 - $58

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator works in the Cardiology Procedural Care Unit, a 16-bay preparation and recovery unit supporting patients moving through the electrophysiology and cardiac catheterization labs. The unit monitors patients after procedures, including removal of access devices and site closure or pressure devices, and supports safe transitions from post-procedure care to discharge. Nursing care also includes patient education, medication reconciliation, and post-procedure self-care instructions.

During the assigned shift, the Clinical Coordinator facilitates patient flow and coordinates activities and communication for the clinical area nursing unit. The role 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.

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.
• At least three years of clinical experience.
• Charge Nurse or supervisory experience.
• Diploma or Associate's Degree from a professional nursing program recognized or approved by the corresponding state's 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.
• Ability to work designated shifts, days of the week, and/or holidays as required by the work area; individual schedules and rotations are established with the supervisor and may be adjusted to meet unit needs.
• Ability to meet the position's physical, sensory, and emotional demands, including lifting 50–100 lbs, prolonged standing or sitting, frequent bending, walking and climbing, and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Academic health care experience.
• Experience with a similar patient population in an acute care setting or as applicable to the 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 that patient care is delivered efficiently, caringly, and courteously.
• Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders and practice within applicable nursing regulations, ethics, standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Organize and plan work with input from patients and families, using sound clinical judgment and resources to achieve specific outcomes.
• Organize work and delegate and supervise assignments carried out by RNs, LPNs, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, and others.
• Support post-procedure patient monitoring, removal of access and site closure or pressure devices, safe transition to discharge, patient education, medication reconciliation, and self-care instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree