RN Clinical Coordinator GI

Penrose Hospital • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $37 - $67 • Onsite

About The Position

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus! To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!

RN Clinical Coordinators may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $10,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!

Embrace your purpose and unique talents now, and put them to work. We value individuals with exceptional skills, but your dedication to a greater cause is what we cherish the most. Our organization thrives on this ethos, providing a supportive team environment with resources to help you succeed, guided by leaders who genuinely care about your growth and achievements.

As an RN Clinical Coordinator you will actively support the department director/manager by coordinating clinical and department activities for the unit. You will not serve as a supervisor or manager; instead serve as a clinical nurse and resource to the staff, authorize work procedures and assign duties, shift charge, as well as:

Demonstrating strong clinical judgment and ensuring high-quality care delivery to each patient.
Acting as a vital link between physicians and the patient care team to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.
Maintaining communication and promote cooperation with unit staff and other departments.
Provides input and recommendations to the director/manager on coaching, mentoring and performance management of associates.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
Act as a professional role model for all staff by demonstrating ethical/legal/professional nursing.
Promotes the optimal health, well-being, and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines, and the State Nurse Practice Act.
Actively serves on unit as a registered nurse and may take patient assignments based on unit and patient needs and acuity.
Being personally, accountable for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
Previous GI/ OR /ED or procedural experience required
Previous Leadership/Charge/Coordinator experience preferred

Day to Day:
Maintain the day-to-day efficiencies of the unit
Ensure assignments for staff meet the daily need.Schedule the next day’s assignments.
Communicate case changes to staff, support, and coach staff to build confidence and growth.
Hold staff accountable to policy and high standard of practice.
Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs/ practices for department associates.
Act as leadership within the department to support staff, Manager and Director.
Act as liaison between surgeons and staff
Assist with training staff and evaluating competency
Oversee supplies and instruments necessary for service line
Assist with staffing
Will also be used on occasion to help out in the rest of the unit
Schedule: 40hrs/wk- variable schedule per volume and unit needs- usually 8hr or 9hr shifts- TBD during interview with unit manager
Call required-one 24-hour shift and one 12-hour shift every 4–6 weeks, plus one Friday every 4-6 weeks
# beds: 2 rooms ran consistently for procedures and a third for backup / Cases/day (average): 20-30—enmd of day is when cases are done
1RN and one tech , GI Physician and anesthesiologist in procedure roomsRNS will be doing preop, post op, PACU+

Requirements

• At least six months of direct RN experience.
• Previous GI/ OR /ED or procedural experience required.
• Associates Degree in Nursing (Nursing Diploma or by endorsement) required.
• RN License to practice in state of employment as applicable, required.
• Minimum of 1 year of direct clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

• BSN, preferred.
• Nursing Specialty Certification, preferred.
• Previous Leadership/Charge/Coordinator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and department activities for the unit.
• Serve as a clinical nurse and resource to the staff.
• Authorize work procedures and assign duties.
• Perform shift charge duties.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Act as a link between physicians and the patient care team.
• Maintain communication and promote cooperation with unit staff and other departments.
• Provide input and recommendations to the director/manager on coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Facilitate, communicate, and collaborate with the healthcare team and patient/family to identify and meet needs.
• Act as a professional role model for all staff.
• Promote the optimal health, well-being, and safety of the patient.
• Actively serve on the unit as a registered nurse and may take patient assignments.
• Maintain day-to-day efficiencies of the unit.
• Ensure assignments for staff meet the daily need.
• Schedule the next day’s assignments.
• Communicate case changes to staff, support, and coach staff.
• Hold staff accountable to policy and high standards of practice.
• Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs/practices.
• Act as leadership within the department to support staff, Manager, and Director.
• Act as liaison between surgeons and staff.
• Assist with training staff and evaluating competency.
• Oversee supplies and instruments necessary for the service line.
• Assist with staffing.
• Help out in the rest of the unit on occasion.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external qualified applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience (hired into full-time or part-time position).
• Relocation bonus up to $10,000 for eligible RN Clinical Coordinators.

What This Job Offers

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