Medical Surgical Float Clinical Nurse Coordinator

HCA Healthcare•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Surgical Float Pool Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Charge Nurse) exemplifies professional nursing practice through expert clinical practice, leadership, and management activities. The coordinator provides clinical management for the department by coordinating patient care activities, procedures, and patient flow between units. The role serves as a resource and mentor to nursing staff, supporting the development of their nursing skills and practice. The coordinator supervises personnel providing direct patient care, delegates activities according to patient needs and staff competencies, and provides ongoing supervision regarding conflict resolution and compliance with personnel policies, including disciplinary actions. The coordinator teaches and supports staff, assists with clinical procedures as needed, and facilitates performance improvement activities aligned with the hospital-wide program. The coordinator makes assignments for current or following shifts and adjusts assignments to meet changing patient needs and staffing availability. The coordinator may also take patient assignments or perform other functions as necessary based on unit needs and available resources.

Requirements

Current Colorado Registered Nurse licensure or an active multistate Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or actively pursuing the degree with completion within three years of hire.
Two years of clinical practice in the clinical specialty of the acute care unit; three years of experience for a critical care unit.
NIHSS certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred for units where it is not required; it is required in critical care units.
Other specialty certifications as required by units are preferred.
One to two years of progressive supervisory, charge nurse, or nursing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise personnel providing direct patient care and delegate activities based on patient care needs and available staff competencies.
Provide ongoing staff supervision related to conflict resolution and personnel policy compliance, including disciplinary actions.
Teach, supervise, and serve as a resource for staff; assist with clinical procedures as needed.
Facilitate performance improvement activities aligned with the hospital-wide Performance Improvement Program.
Make assignments for the current or following shift to support smooth transitions and maintain appropriate coverage as patient needs and staff availability change.
Self-assign patients and functions as necessary based on patient needs and unit resources.
Coordinate patient care activities, procedures, and patient flow between units.
Mentor staff in the development of nursing skills and practice.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.