CLINICAL NURSE COORDINATOR, RN - CARDIOVASCULAR SERVICES PCU 2AB

Independence Health System•Greensburg, PA

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 improvements in quality and safety. The role emphasizes effective interdisciplinary communication and care 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, quality, evidence-based care within the unit’s healthcare delivery setting. The CNC practices in compliance with specialty standards, practice guidelines, and protocols for the assigned unit. The Registered Nurse may provide oversight to graduate nurses, licensed practical nurses, 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’s scope and capability. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may coach and mentor others. The incumbent is scheduled according to operational needs, which may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call duty. Local travel between system locations may be expected. Direct patient care and the ability to meet the listed physical demands are part of the position.

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 legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
Strong 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.
Ensure quality of care by following therapeutic standards, measuring outcomes against care goals, making or recommending adjustments, and adhering to applicable nursing standards and regulations.
Protect patients and employees by following infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance policies.
Document patient care services in patient and department records.
Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs using Nurse Knowledge Exchange techniques.
Protect confidential information and maintain patient confidence.
Identify patient care requirements by establishing rapport with patients and others who can help clarify care needs.
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 healthcare support personnel when needed.
Resolve patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Support cooperative healthcare-team relationships through communication, responsiveness, rapport-building, continuous quality improvement, and problem-solving.
Contribute to team efforts and perform related duties as needed.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, arranging repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.
Maintain nursing-supply inventory by checking stock, anticipating needs, ordering and expediting supplies, verifying receipts, and using supplies and equipment appropriately.
Practice in compliance with specialty standards, guidelines, and protocols for the assigned unit.
Provide oversight to designated care-team members, including performing the initial comprehensive assessment, interpreting it to initiate the interprofessional plan of care, and supervising appropriate delegation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.