Clinical Coordinator - Cardiac Observation Unit - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator works in a 16-bay Cardiology Procedural Care Unit that supports patients before and after procedures in 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. Patient education, medication reconciliation, and post-procedure self-care instructions are part of the nursing role.

During the assigned shift, the Clinical Coordinator facilitates patient flow and coordinates activities and communication for the clinical nursing unit. The role serves as a resource and leader for patients, staff, healthcare providers, administration, and other disciplines, and helps ensure efficient, caring, and courteous patient care. The coordinator organizes work, delegates and supervises staff, and practices within applicable nursing regulations, professional standards, and VCUHS policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or an eligible compact state at hire; current Virginia RN licensure for continued employment.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent for continued employment.
• At least three years of clinical experience.
• Charge Nurse or supervisory experience.
• Diploma or associate degree from a professional nursing program recognized 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.
• Ability to organize work, delegate and supervise staff, and use sound clinical judgment.
• Ability to meet the stated physical, mental, sensory, and emotional demands, including lifting 50–100 lbs, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, reaching, handling multiple priorities, and adapting to frequent change.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

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 nursing unit during the assigned shift.
• Serve as a resource and leader for patients, staff, healthcare providers, administration, and other disciplines.
• Help ensure patient care is delivered efficiently, caringly, and courteously.
• Monitor patients after procedures, including removal of access devices and site closure or pressure devices, and support safe transition to discharge.
• Provide patient education, medication reconciliation, and post-procedure self-care instructions as part of nursing care.
• Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders and practice within Virginia nursing regulations, the ANA Code of Ethics, national nursing practice standards, and VCUHS policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
• Organize and plan work with input from patients and families, using sound clinical judgment and resources to achieve specific outcomes.
• Organize work, delegate assignments, and supervise other staff, including RNs, LPNs, Care Partners, and Unit Secretaries.
• Work designated shifts, days of the week, and/or holidays according to unit needs; schedules and shift rotations may be adjusted.

What This Job Offers

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