Clinical Nurse Coordinator, RN - Cardiovascular Services PCU 2Ab

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) is a front-line care provider, coordinator, and leader for the healthcare team. Applying the nursing process at the point of care, the CNC assesses, diagnoses, intervenes, and evaluates the unit as a whole to guide systematic quality and safety improvements. The role focuses on effective interdisciplinary communication and coordination, helping patients and families navigate the healthcare system, and advocating for patients, families, and healthcare providers. The CNC is accountable for improving care delivery and maximizing safe, high-quality, evidence-based care within a complex healthcare setting. The CNC practices in accordance with specialty standards, practice guidelines, and protocols for the assigned unit. The Registered Nurse may provide direct oversight to Graduate Nurses, LPNs, Technical Partners, ALS Technicians, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks. This includes conducting the initial comprehensive assessment, interpreting it to initiate the interprofessional plan of care, and supervising delegated duties within the care team members’ scope and capabilities. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor. Work schedules are based on operational needs and may involve rotating shifts, standby, and on-call duties. Local travel between system locations may be expected.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
At least one year of experience in a relevant nursing field.
Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
Independent and critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
Knowledge of the legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED program.
Act 33 clearance with renewal.
Act 34 clearance with renewal.
Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.
Ability to work a schedule determined by operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call duties.
Ability to travel locally between system locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

National certification in the area of specialty.
Previous charge nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, professional publications, personal networks, and participation in professional societies.
Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against goals and standards, and making or recommending adjustments in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
Protect patients and employees by following infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance procedures.
Document patient care in patient and department records, and maintain continuity among nursing teams by communicating actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs using Nurse Knowledge Exchange techniques.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Identify patient care requirements and establish rapport with patients and others who can help clarify those requirements.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Promote patient independence by setting care goals, teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care, and answering questions.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and call on support personnel when needed.
Resolve patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Communicate and collaborate with healthcare teams, respond to requests, build rapport, and participate in continuous quality improvement and problem-solving.
Contribute to team efforts and complete related duties as needed.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintain nursing supplies inventory, anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, verify deliveries, and use supplies and equipment appropriately.
Practice in compliance with specialty standards, practice guidelines, and protocols for the assigned unit.
Conduct initial comprehensive assessments, interpret assessment findings, and initiate the interprofessional plan of care when overseeing care team members.
Supervise delegation of duties that are within the scope and capability of the care team members being overseen.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Coach and mentor other departmental positions as appropriate.