Clinical Nurse Coordinator - CVICU

CAMC Health System•Morgantown, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Nurse Director, the Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) directs and coordinates all unit functions during the assigned shift, including assessment of patient care, flow of the surgical schedule, and staff productivity. The CNC serves as a resource for staff, monitors operating room efficiency, and is responsible for the overall quality of nursing care. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, the CNC follows standards of nursing care, Human Resources, and Mon Health policies and procedures and supports the mission and vision of Mon Health System. The role supervises staff providing direct patient care, addresses issues and resolves problems using professional judgment, and provides ongoing supervision, including conflict resolution. The CNC supports performance improvement and high standards of care, collects and reports assigned data, and reviews the care environment for compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. The CNC leads, coaches, develops, and recognizes staff; supports employee and physician engagement; promotes service excellence; and manages staffing, equipment, supplies, and productivity.

Requirements

At least 2 years of clinical experience on the unit.
Associate's degree required.
Registered Nurse credential required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required during the orientation period.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required during the orientation period.
Demonstrated ongoing clinical and leadership competency.
Understanding of staffing matrix, acuity, and productivity standards.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to provide and support safe, appropriate patient care.
Knowledge of all service lines.
Good judgment and superior problem-solving skills.
Positive and professional communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds, with a maximum lift of 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate unit functions during the assigned shift, including patient care assessment and surgical schedule flow.
Monitor operating room efficiency and support staff productivity.
Oversee the quality of nursing care in coordination with the multidisciplinary team and applicable standards and policies.
Supervise personnel providing direct patient care and address issues and problems using professional judgment.
Provide ongoing staff supervision, including conflict resolution, and model calm behavior in stressful situations.
Facilitate performance improvement activities and work with the team to maintain high standards of care, including Core Measures compliance.
Collect and report assigned data, including audits and patient-rounding information.
Conduct daily environment-of-care reviews to ensure compliance with TJC standards.
Lead, coach, develop, and recognize staff to support performance, growth, and morale.
Lead peer-panel interviews for staff positions and make recommendations to the Director or designee.
Model and promote ICARE values and hold staff accountable for expected behaviors and attitudes.
Participate in Nurse Leader Rounding and lead shift huddles.
Validate staff competence in AIDET, hourly rounding, bedside shift report, and communication board completion.
Manage staff resources, productivity, equipment, and supplies effectively.
Validate appropriate staffing levels and skill mix according to volume and care demands.
Support unit goals, patient safety initiatives, and positive patient experiences.